How to watch Rams vs. Texans online for free

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TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Rams vs. Houston Texans for free on DAZN. Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The Houston Texans have had a strong NFL preseason so far, going 2-1— the only loss so far coming in the Hall of Fame opener — and pundits are predicting the Texans could give Super Bowl champs Kansas City Chiefs a run for their money in the AFC.

The Los Angeles Rams have also had a decent preseason showing with narrow wins over the Cowboys and Chargers. The haven't given up a single touchdown so far, while returning quarterback Stetson Bennett made some key passes to edge those wins. All of which makes this an interesting, must-watch preseason clash.


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If you want to watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Rams vs. Texans?

Los Angeles Rams vs. Houston Texans takes place at 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 24. This fixture will be played at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

How to watch Rams vs. Texans for free

To watch the NFL preseason for free, simply register with DAZN.

The popular sports platform is showing the NFL preseason for free — live or on-demand — to viewers outside the U.S., Canada, and China. But anyone can access these free fixtures by using a VPN. These handy tools can obscure your real IP address (digital location) and connect with a secure servers in other countries, enabling you to unblock streaming services from around the globe.

Access free live streams of the NFL preseason by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location with free coverage of the NFL preseason

  4. Register with DAZN

  5. Watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not actually free themselves, but the leading VPN services usually have free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. You can take advantage of these deals to gain access to live streams of the NFL preseason without committing any cash. This is obviously a short-term fix, but it will give you time to watch all the NFL preseason games before you recover any upfront investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95, including a bonus three months at no extra cost. This plan also includes a year of unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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