NFL today: How to watch Cowboys v Eagles, TV channels & live stream Monday 26 October
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EN: Use 'How to + verb' as a common phrase or title meaning 'the way to do something'. It is often used in headlines, tutorials, or guides.
How to make a delicious cup of coffee.
EN: In American sports media, 'How to Watch' is a standard headline format providing broadcast channels, streaming services, and kick-off times for fans.
EN: Use the preposition 'on' before specific days and dates (e.g., on Monday, on 26 October).
The final game is on Friday, 15 November.
EN: 'Monday Night Football' is one of the most famous and longest-running weekly sporting traditions in the United States, usually broadcast on national television as a marquee NFL matchup.
EN: Use 'in' for larger areas like cities (e.g., 'in Philadelphia') and 'at' for specific locations, venues, or buildings (e.g., 'at Lincoln Financial Field').
The concert is in New York, at Madison Square Garden.
EN: Lincoln Financial Field, often called 'The Linc' by locals, is the home stadium of the Philadelphia Eagles. In American sports reporting, it is very common to state the city first, followed by the specific arena or stadium name.
EN: We use the preposition 'at' to talk about specific clock times (e.g., at 8:15 pm). Commas around 'or the start of the game' give an extra explanation of what 'kick-off' means.
The movie is at 7:00 pm.
EN: Because the United States spans multiple time zones, nationwide sports broadcasts and TV listings always specify the time zone (such as 'Eastern Time' or 'ET'). Viewers on the West Coast (Pacific Time) would watch this game at 5:15 pm.
EN: Use 'can' + base verb to express ability or possibility. Follow 'watch' with the preposition 'on' when referring to TV channels, screens, or platforms.
You can watch the movie on Netflix.
EN: In the United States, Monday Night Football games are typically broadcast by ESPN (a sports cable network) and sometimes simulcast on ABC (a free over-the-air network), both owned by The Walt Disney Company.
EN: Use 'can also + verb' to express another option or possibility that someone has.
You can also listen to the game on the radio.
EN: In the US, many sports fans now cut the cord (cancel cable TV) and watch live games through streaming platforms like Fubo or network apps instead of traditional broadcast television.
EN: Use 'in a row' after a number of times or events to show that something happens consecutively without stopping.
She won three matches in a row.
EN: In American sports such as the NFL, standings are very competitive. 'Last place' refers to the bottom ranking in a division or league. A losing streak of several games ('in a row') puts immense pressure on teams and their coaches.
EN: We use the pattern 'be sick with + illness' to talk about what specific sickness someone has.
He is sick with the flu today.
EN: In American football, the quarterback (QB) is the most important player on offense, leading plays and throwing passes. When a star QB gets injured or sick, it usually has a huge impact on the team's chances of winning.
EN: Use 'so' to connect a cause to its result. The first clause explains why something happens, and 'so' introduces what happens next.
It started to rain, so we stayed inside.
EN: In American football (NFL), the quarterback is the most vital player on offense. When a starting quarterback is injured or sick, the backup quarterback (like Tanner McKee) must step up, which often dramatically changes the team's chances of winning.
EN: The phrasal verb 'give up' in sports means to concede or allow the opponent to score points or goals.
Our team gives up too many goals in the second half.
EN: In American football, a team is split into distinct units: offense, defense, and special teams. When commentators say a 'defense gives up points', they are specifically critiquing the defensive unit's inability to stop the opponent from scoring.
EN: Use 'close to' followed by a noun to show that someone or something is near another in distance, time, or score/ranking.
Our team is close to the championship.
EN: In American sports such as the NFL, 'first-place' refers to the leading team in a specific division. The Cowboys, Eagles, and Giants all compete in the NFC East division, making their rivalry especially intense.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
one after another without interruption; consecutively
a real-time video broadcast transmitted over the internet
to allow the opposing team to score points; to concede
a gelatinous mass of coagulated blood that can block blood vessels