The AFC North is always one of the toughest divisions in football, and fans will be treated to a heated rivalry when the Cincinnati Bengals face the Cleveland Browns in a 1:00 p.m. kickoff on Sunday. With two franchise quarterbacks and playoff expectations on both sides, this is one of the most anticipated early games of the week.
Game Details
- Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns
- Date: Sunday (Week 1)
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
- TV Channel: FOX
- Streaming: Fox Sports app, Fox One, NFL+
- Radio: Local market team broadcasts and SiriusXM NFL Radio
How to Watch on TV
The game will air on FOX as part of the network’s early Sunday slate. Fans in both Ohio markets and surrounding regions will get full coverage of this divisional clash.
Streaming Options
- Fox One – Offers live coverage of FOX NFL games in select markets.
- NFL+ – Lets fans watch local and primetime games live on mobile and tablet devices.
- Streaming TV providers such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, and Fubo carry FOX in most areas.
Why This Game Matters
The Bengals, led by star quarterback Joe Burrow, are looking to make another deep playoff run after recent success in the AFC. The Browns counter with Deshaun Watson and a balanced roster hungry to challenge for divisional supremacy. With both teams chasing the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North race, this early matchup could have postseason implications down the line.
Expect a physical, high-stakes rivalry game that could go down to the wire.