Steelers vs. Eagles live stream, Preseason Week 1: TV info, start time, how to watch

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles face off in Week 1 of the 2021 NFL preseason in a game that fans will want to watch.

The 2021 NFL preseason offers fans a battle for Pennsylvania in Week 1 as the Pittsburgh Steelers will visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Aug. 12 in a game that everyone should be interested in watching.

Both of these storied franchises have enjoyed great success throughout their respective histories with the Eagles winning a Super Bowl just a few years ago. Things have changed a bit heading into this season, though, as both rosters have undergone some substantial work to reshape them for one reason or another.

Subsequently, there are big questions for the Steelers and Eagles coming into the 2021 season, ones that they hope to start to answer in the preseason. That begins on Thursday night and you’ll want to figure out how to tune in and watch.

How to watch, live stream Steelers vs. Eagles in Preseason Week 1

Date: Thursday, Aug. 12
Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA
TV Info: Check Local Listings (Only available in local markets)
Live Stream: FuboTV (7-day free trial available with subscription), NFL Game Pass (subscription)

This Pennsylvania-centric NFL preseason matchup won’t be broadcast on any national network but should be available on cable and satellite in local markets. With that said, you can subscribe to NFL Game Pass to watch and out-of-market preseason games, including Steelers vs. Eagles.

Steelers vs. Eagles preview

Following the Carson Wentz trade, all eyes will be on quarterback Jalen Hurts, who flashed at the end of last year but who the jury is still out on among Eagles fans and the organization itself. He likely won’t play too much on Thursday night but a drive or two could be in the cards to get the second-year passer more reps.

Beyond Hurts, we won’t get to see DeVonta Smith amid injuries but we will get a look at 2020 first-round wide receiver Jalen Reagor, who needs to take a big step forward this year. Moreover, a once-dominant defense has been reshaped dramatically and this will be an opportunity for some young, less-proven players to make their mark.

Fans actually already got a glimpse of the Steelers in the Hall of Fame Game and, frankly, we should expect to see much more of what we did in Canton. Ben Roethlisberger is unlikely to see the field but the deep wide receiver group should, as should rookie running back Najee Harris, who impressed in his preseason debut.

The big questions for the Steelers, though, lie on the offensive line and in the secondary. With both groups having suffered major losses from last season, Pittsburgh needs players to develop and step into bigger roles with aplomb if the franchise wants to continue its winning ways in 2021.