Chargers vs. Browns Livestream: How to Watch NFL Week 5 From Anywhere Online Today

The Cleveland Browns lost a heartthrob in Atlanta last week to level their record 2-2. They will try to recover at home against the Los Angeles Chargers, who are also 2-2 last year after beating Houston last week. The Chargers are led by quarterback Justin Herbert and wide receiver Mike Williams, while the Browns are looking to run strong behind Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. The Browns and Chargers line up Sunday in Cleveland at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) on CBS.

The game will be shown on CBS in the Cleveland and Los Angeles areas (according to 506 Sports). Live TV Streaming services, but there may be instances where you get blocked due to internet location error or you just want an extra layer of Streaming privacy. There is an option that does not require a subscription, e.g NFL Sunday Ticket or NFL Plusor search the internet for a sketchy website: a virtual private network, or VPN.


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Here’s how you can watch the game from anywhere in the US with a VPN.

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Nick Chubb and the Cleveland Browns host the Los Angeles Chargers in Sunday’s Week 5 matchup.

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Chargers vs. Browns: When and Where?

In Week 5 of the NFL season, the Browns host the Chargers at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The game is scheduled to take place in Cleveland at FirstEnergy Stadium.

How to watch Chargers vs Browns game online from anywhere with a VPN

If you find that you are unable to play the game due to incorrectly applied blackout restrictions, you may need another way to watch the game and this is where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to prevent your ISP from throttling your speed on game day by encrypting your traffic. Also, it’s a great idea when you’re on the go and feel connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy to your devices and logins.

With a VPN, you can virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to gain access to the game. So if your ISP or cellphone provider assigned you an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can fix this problem by assigning you an IP address in your correct non-blackout zone. Most VPNs, like ours Editor’s Choice, ExpressVPNmake it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you are streaming. You should make sure your VPN is set up properly to avoid leaks: even if VPNs are legal, the streaming service can terminate the account of people it believes are bypassing blackout restrictions applied correctly.

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ExpressVPN is our current top VPN choice for people who want a reliable and secure VPN, and it works on a wide variety of devices. It usually costs $13 a month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 49% and get three months of free access — that’s $6.67 a month — if you purchase an annual subscription.

Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream of the Chargers vs. Browns game in USA

This week’s Chargers vs. Browns game is on CBS, so you’ll need an in addition to a VPN Live TV streaming service carrying a local CBS affiliate that airs the game. The cheapest service of this type is Paramount Plus. You must be subscribed to Paramount Plus’ Essential or Premium plans to watch the game (or an older “limited commercials” plan) and you must switch your VPN to the Los Angeles area.

Paramount Plus has two main options: Essential for $5 per month ($50 per year when paid annually) and Premium for $10 per month ($100 per year when paid annually). Both offer live NFL games, though the cheaper Essential option lacks live CBS feeds, ad-free content for on-demand streaming, or the ability to download shows to watch offline later.

Since both options work for the NFL games, if all you want is football, the cheaper Essential option would be the way to go.

Read our Paramount Plus review.

Numerous others Live TV Streaming Services also carry local CBS stations, namely YouTube TV, Hulu Plus Live TV, DirecTV Stream and FuboTV. They all cost more than Paramount Plus, but also carry more channels, including football-specific channels like Fox, ESPN, NFL Network, and/or RedZone. Check out ours Live TV Streaming Channels Guide for details.

Quick tips for streaming Chargers vs Browns with a VPN

A program guide for the Chargers vs. Browns game.

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  • Because there are four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider, and VPN — experience and success may vary.
  • ExpressVPN doesn’t offer a server in Cleveland, so you’ll need to use the Los Angeles locations to watch the game.
  • If you don’t see your desired location as the default option for ExpressVPN, try the “Browse by city or country” option.
  • If you’re having trouble getting the game after turning on your VPN and setting it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered to the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address associated with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps that you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll need to install the VPN on your router or whatever mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that every device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
  • All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main page to quickly install the VPN on your router. In some cases, after installing a cable network sports app, Smart TV services will prompt you to confirm a numeric code or click a link that will be sent to your email address associated with your Smart TV is deposited. Having a VPN on your router also helps here as both devices seem to be in the right place.
  • And remember that despite using a VPN, browsers can often reveal a location, so make sure you’re using a privacy-friendly browser to log into their services. We usually recommend Brave.

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