Certainly you can. DVR.
Have not watched an NFL gaime in real time in years. Could not do it with the constant commercials and MSM B.S..
My old Dish Network remote was a thing of genius with a smart commercial zapper, timed to fast forward just the correct amount. Now, I have to time it just right, still so worth not watching the network garbage.
Two words. RED ZONE! All the games, plays and scores live, no commercial interruptions. Auto split screen. $15 per season.