Normally, yes. When Paramount+ debuted the new, ad-supported $5/month Essentials plan back in 2021, it arrived without the CBS affiliate access enjoyed by those who had previously signed up for the old Limited Commercials plan on CBS All Access. While the Limited Commercials tier (which costs $6 a month, versus $5/month for the Essentials plan) is still around for grandfathered-in users, new users can only choose between the Essentials and Premium plans. That said, Essentials subscribers can access a live stream of their local CBS affiliate when NFL games are in progress. After the game, the feed will switch off.