Where to watch the Washington Commanders, other NFL games: Week 5

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LANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: A detailed view of a Washington Commanders football helmet prior to a game against the New York Giants at Northwest Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Commanders vs Browns game notes

The Washington Commanders (3-1) will face the Cleveland Browns (1-3) on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. EDT on FOX.

Not long ago, before Jayden Daniels burst onto the scene and became the talk of the NFL, facing the Cleveland Browns would have been considered something of a measuring stick for Washington.

This weekend, it's the other way around.

While Daniels and the Commanders are rolling along on a three-game winning streak, Deshaun Watson and the Browns have lost two in a row and go into their matchup at Washington on Sunday looking to get their season back on the rails.

"Can be huge, especially a road win with a hot team like the Commanders," Watson said. "Go out there and just play free and try to get a ‘W,’ and get a ‘W’ on the road against a very good Commanders team, then that can really start something and we can build off that confidence and that momentum."

There is almost nothing but confidence and momentum around Daniels, the rookie quarterback who has completed 82.1% of his passes — the highest rate of anyone through the first four games of a season — and ran for 218 yards and four touchdowns. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner and No. 2 pick out of LSU is now the heavy favorite to win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, and his jersey is the top seller in the league.

Daniels brushed off the attention, acknowledging he notices it but adding "none of that matters."

"You're only as good as the last game you played," Daniels said, calling the start of his pro career eventful with room to grow. "Keep improving. Finding little ways to keep growing. I wouldn’t say (my game is) a finished product, but it’s just a start."

Watson has thrown for fewer than 200 yards in each of the first four games this season, the longest stretch of his career not reaching that mark. He and coach Kevin Stefanski downplayed the importance of that stat, but the truth is Cleveland at 1-3 needs more out of its offense, which has scored the fifth-fewest points in the league.

"Obviously, we want to win games, we want to score points, and oftentimes that comes with yards in the run and the pass game," Stefanski said. "We do want to be more efficient and more explosive, for sure."

Holding Kyler Murray and the Cardinals to 14 points and 296 yards last week in a rout at Arizona was a major step forward for Washington's defense, which was one of the worst in the NFL early this season.

Watson and the Browns offense, especially with tight end David Njoku potentially back in the mix, will be another major test for a unit almost totally rebuilt by new general manager Adam Peters.

"I think we all know Deshaun’s ability to get outside the pocket and convert and create in that way," coach Dan Quinn said. "Any time a player is a dual threat of runs and passes and can convert throwing it or with their legs, that’s a big deal. They’ve got a number of weapons on their offense, and so not just directed to him, but each game plan is a little bit different."

FOX Sports' NFL power rankings

Two undefeated teams are still standing heading into Week 5 as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Minnesota Vikings are in action this weekend.

Both the Chiefs and Vikings are among the top teams ranked in FOX Sports’ power rankings this week.

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

Week 5 NFL game schedule & networks

Thursday, Oct. 3

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons: 8:15 p.m. ET (Amazon)

Sunday, Oct. 6

New York Jets at Minnesota Vikings: 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network)
Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Cleveland Browns at Washington Commanders: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos: 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers: 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Dallas Cowboys at Pittsburgh Steelers: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)

Monday, Oct. 7

New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs: 8:15 p.m. ET (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 the games kick off, you can catch FOX NFL Sunday starting at 12 p.m. ET 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.

Editor's note: This station is owned by FOX.