How to watch Commanders vs. Jets Preseason Week 1: Start time, TV channel and injury report
By Dean Jones
After one of the most dramatic offseasons in franchise history, the Washington Commanders are back in on-field action to begin their preseason slate. Dan Quinn will lead his men into battle at the New York Jets, which will form another important part of the team's evaluations before the time for final cuts arrives.
It's been hard to ignore the positivity surrounding the Commanders in recent months. Adam Peters gutted the roster and improved the front-office infrastructure. Quinn and his new-look coaching staff galvanized the group with fresh energy at practice and improved schematic concepts. Everyone responded positively to these drastic alterations. It's also raised expectancy among the fanbase to levels not seen for decades.
Traveling to take on the Jets brings another unique set of challenges for the Commanders. The blue touch paper was lit during joint practice between the two on Thursday. Now, it's about harnessing the aggression effectively in pursuit of getting something positive from the warmup game.
Will the Commanders get their preseason off to a hot start? Or will all the offseason enthusiasm come crashing to a halt at MetLife Stadium?
How to watch Commanders vs. Jets Preseason Week 1
The game will take place on Saturday, August 10 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Quinn's already stated that rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will start the contest. This also suggests most offensive starters will feature as long as the No. 2 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft is on the field. After that, it'll be a chance for others to showcase their capabilities in pursuit of making the 53-man roster.
Watching with Cable
Major Cable Providers
- Spectrum
- AT&T U-verse
- Comcast
- DirecTV
Watching without Cable
Streaming Services
There are a variety of platforms where fans can watch the Commanders' pre-season curtain raiser at the Jets:
- NFL Game Pass
- NFL+
- Hulu+ Live TV
- YouTube TV
- fuboTV
- Sling TV
Commanders vs. Jets betting odds
According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Commanders are 2.5-point favorites at the Jets in Preseason Week 1.
- Washington -2.5: -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- New York +2.5: -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Anyone wishing to wager the Commanders' money line can get odds of -150 for their trouble (bet $150 to win $100). The Jets are underdogs on home soil at +125 (bet $100 to win $125). FanDuel is not expecting an overly entertaining affair with the over/under set at 34.5 points. This is available at -110 in both directions (bet $110 to win $100).
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
Latest Commanders injury news
It's been pretty stable on the injury front in Washington over the summer. There are a few bumps and bruises to speak of - especially on the offensive line - but everything is going according to plan aside from that.
Efe Obada is a long-term absentee as he recovers from a serious leg injury sustained last season. The bigger topic of discussion centers on how many veteran stars will get reps and how long Daniels will be in the offensive driver's seat before others get their shot.
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