Where to watch the Texans, other NFL games: Week 7

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans will look to stay hot on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

The Texans-Packers game is just one of several interesting match-ups on the Week 7 slate.

Here’s a look at the NFL schedule and how to stream NFL games on FOX.

Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers

What: Houston Texans (5-1) vs. Green Bay Packers (4-2)

When: Sunday, Oct. 20 | 12 p.m. CT

Where: Lambeau Field | Green Bay, Wisconsin

Network: CBS

Green Bay’s Jordan Love and Houston’s C.J. Stroud both grew up in Southern California and consider themselves good friends.

Now they’re two of the NFL’s top young quarterbacks, and they’ll face off against each other for the first time Sunday as the AFC South-leading Texans enter Lambeau Field on a three-game winning streak.

"C.J.’s a Cali guy," said Love, a 2020 first-round pick from Utah State who played at Liberty High School in Bakersfield, California, and is three years older than Stroud. "So I’ve been watching him for a while now, since high school, so watched him in college and then watched him ball out last year. Me and C.J. are close."

Stroud, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft, went to Rancho Cucamonga High School in San Bernardino County, east of Los Angeles, before starring at Ohio State. He and Love both led their respective teams to divisional playoff appearances as first-year starters last season, and both players are off to strong starts this fall.

Houston (5-1) is seeking its first four-game winning streak since 2018, when the Texans won nine in a row. Green Bay (4-2) has won two straight and is coming off a 34-13 triumph over Arizona in which Love threw four touchdown passes.

"I think Jordan is a great dude," Stroud said. "I think he’s a great quarterback. He’s definitely a friend of mine and somebody who I look up to."

Both QBs have reason to be wary heading into this matchup.

Houston ranks third in the NFL in total defense and fourth in pass defense. Green Bay has an NFL-leading 17 takeaways and has intercepted nine passes.

Packers safety Xavier McKinney recorded an interception in each of his first five games. That streak ended against the Cardinals, but the Packers recovered fumbles on three straight Arizona possessions.

"I definitely know that this game, I’ve got to be very smart with the football and just take my shots when they come," Stroud said. "But if they don’t come, then just be smart with the football."

America’s Game of the Week

Kansas City ended San Francisco’s season last year in Super Bowl LVIII in a thrilling overtime contest that saw Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs hoist another Lombardi trophy. 

These teams step on the field for the first time since they met in February and the 49ers are out to prove they can beat the Chiefs, who enter Sunday’s game undefeated at 5-0, while San Francisco looks to extend their winning streak after a pivotal win against the Seattle Seahawks last week. 

The Chiefs are banged up after losing several key starters, including wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, and running back Isaiah Pacheco. But the duo of Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce is still formidable for defenses and Mahomes also has another weapon at his disposal on the perimeter in rookie wideout Xavier Worthy, who has top-end speed and can create havoc against any secondary. 

Niners quarterback Brock Purdy is having a solid season and has weapons of his own in receiver Deebo Samuel and All-Pro tight end George Kittle. San Francisco is favored in this game, and the winner of this contest may come down to who has the ball in the final possession.

Week 7 NFL game schedule & networks

Thursday, Oct. 17

• Denver Broncos at New Orleans Saints: 7:15 p.m. CT (Amazon)

Sunday, Oct. 20

• New England Patriots at Jacksonville Jaguars: 8:30 a.m. CT (NFL Network)
• Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons: 12 p.m. CT (FOX)
• Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills: 12 p.m. CT (CBS)
• Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns: 12 p.m. CT (CBS)
• Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers: 12 p.m. CT (CBS)
• Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts: 12 p.m. CT (FOX)
• Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: 12 p.m. CT (FOX)
• Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants: 12 p.m. CT (FOX)
• Las Vegas Raiders at L.A. Rams: 3:05 p.m. CT (CBS)
• Carolina Panthers at Washington Commanders: 3:05 p.m. CT (CBS)
• Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers: 3:25 p.m. CT (FOX)
• New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers: 7:20 p.m. CT (NBC)

Monday, Oct. 21

• Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 7:15 p.m. CT (ESPN)
• L.A. Chargers at Arizona Cardinals: 8 p.m. CT (ESPN)

How to watch the NFL on FOX

You can use an over-the-air antenna to pick up your local station’s broadcast for free, or watch NFL games through any number of partner providers, such as cable companies, satellite TV packages, or subscription streaming platforms like NFL+, Hulu, Sling, Fubo, YouTube TV, and others.

Games on FOX can also be streamed on FOXSports.com or the FOX Sports App, though you may have to provide your cable company or streaming subscription details.

Before all of the games kick off, you can catch FOX NFL Sunday starting at 11 p.m. CT on FOX stations. Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Jimmy Johnson, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, and Jay Glazer will break down each week’s matchup and talk to key players and coaches.

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