How to watch Cleveland Browns football game for free today

Todd Monken faces his former team as the Cleveland Browns host the Baltimore Ravens today. Find out how to watch for free. John Kuntz, cleveland.comIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comcleveland.com Express DeskCLEVELAND, Ohio - Todd Monken faces his old team as the Cleveland Browns host the Baltimore Ravens today – Sunday, Oct. 18 – at Huntington Bank Field. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free. How to watch Browns vs. Ravens NFL game today What: Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens When: Sunday, Oct. 17, 2026Time: 1 p.m. EasternWhere: Huntington Bank Field | Cleveland, Ohio Channel: FOXStreaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month) and SlingTV How do I watch Browns vs. Ravens for free?This AFC North matchup will broadcast live on FOX at 1 p.m. Eastern. You can take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer substantial discounts on your first month. Fans can watch this game on SlingTV for $19.99 per month with Sling Select, which offers local channels in select markets.Here are five storylines to watch for today’s game: 1. Lamar Jackson is sidelined with an ankle injuryTwo-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss the divisional tilt with an ankle injury, opening the door for veteran backup Tyler Huntley to start against his former team. Huntley enters the matchup having won three consecutive starts, including an overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons where he scored the game-winning touchdown.2. Deshaun Watson and the Browns offense face heavy pass-protection issuesDeshaun Watson was sacked eight times during Cleveland’s 17-12 loss to the New York Jets and is being sacked on 11.4% of his dropbacks this season. While Watson has posted a 48.3 QBR, rookie receiver Denzel Boston has emerged as a bright spot, leading the NFL with 20.6 yards per reception.3. Derrick Henry powers Baltimore with a league-leading workloadDerrick Henry continues to anchor the Ravens’ offense, leading the NFL with 113 carries, 476 rushing yards, and seven touchdowns through five games. Henry’s 4.2 yards per carry provides a physical complement to receiver Zay Flowers, who has recorded a team-high 405 receiving yards.4. Cleveland’s defense holds a historic streak despite key injuriesThe Browns’ defense has gone 50 straight games without allowing a 300-yard passer, which stands as the longest active streak in the NFL. However, Cleveland faces uncertainty on both sides of the ball with leading tackler Carson Schwesinger and leading rusher Quinshon Judkins both listed as questionable with foot injuries.5. Baltimore maintains long-term and recent dominance in the rivalryThe Ravens lead the all-time series 39-15 and have won three straight matchups against Cleveland, entering this week as three-point betting favorites. The contest also marks the first time Browns head coach Todd Monken will face off against his former team.Where to watch Browns vs. Ravens for free todayWhere to watch Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 4 today (10/17/26): MLB free live streamHow to watch Michigan football for free today Where to watch Dream vs. Valkyries WNBA Finals game for free todayAlabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Vols: How to watch for free on ABC todayRobert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff.