When the NFL decided to add commercials to RedZone Channel — which had long been advertised as "Seven hours of commercial-free football" — the spin from the league was that these commercials would be no big deal.

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Many football fans are scrambling to find out how to watch NFL RedZone for free this week with Streameast, Crackstreams, Methstreams and so many other free live sports streaming websites now down for good.

The most flexible option is Sling TV, which now offers new users a Day Pass for $4.99, a widely popular Weekend Pass for $9.99, Week Pass for $14.99, Monthly for $45.99 and Season Pass for $199.99 for five months and $45.99 per month thereafter.

From Fubo's $30 first-month discount to Peacock's $10.99 plans, these five streaming services offer secure ways to watch NFL and college football this weekend.

Can a slow-paced, daily sport still command viewer interest when the closest corollary to a red zone is a runner on third base?