Week 1 of the NFL regular season is upon us, and football fans everywhere are gearing up for the excitement that comes with it. We are just days away from the familiar and joyous line from RedZone host Scott Hanson: “Seven hours of commercial-free football.” The anticipation is palpable as we prepare for a full day of non-stop action on the gridiron.
However, not everyone may have access to this football extravaganza, as the price tag to watch Sunday Ticket and RedZone through the Apple Store is a staggering $700. The high cost of watching football in the streaming era mirrors the expensive nature of NFL teams rostering standout quarterbacks and wide receivers. Star wide receivers like Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, and Brandon Aiyuk have all recently signed lucrative contract extensions, while quarterbacks like Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence, and Tua Tagovailoa saw their market value increase with big offseason deals. This financial boom in the NFL was foreshadowed by Daniel Jones securing a massive contract during the 2023 offseason.
As we prepare for the regular-season opener in Kansas City on Thursday, it’s a relief to finally shift our focus away from contract negotiations and preseason overreactions. The time for talking is over, and the time for action is here. Get ready for an epic season of football as we kick off Week 1 in style.
