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Is NFL RedZone down? Fans frustrated by outage in Week 1

Football supporters faced major headaches during the opening weekend of the 2026 regular season as widespread technical problems struck both the NFL app and the NFL Network broadcast feeds. The streaming service breakdowns left countless viewers completely unable to tune into the early Sunday contests and prompted massive backlash across social media platforms.

The glitches significantly hampered fans attempting to access NFL RedZone, where Scott Hanson anchors the comprehensive coverage tracking scoring plays throughout the afternoon. Disruptions hit just as a busy slate kicked off, featuring matchups such as the Cowboys against the Giants, Jets versus Titans, Browns taking on the Jaguars, Falcons meeting the Steelers, Saints facing the Lions, Bears battling the Panthers, and Commanders playing the Eagles.