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Who plays on 'Monday Night Football' tonight? Time, TV channel, schedule for NFL Week 3 games

2023-09-25
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North, South, East and West all collide on Monday night.

Another Monday, another pair of matchups grace your television set. This time, the NFC South-leading Bucs take on the reigning NFC East champ Eagles. Also, the somewhat surprising NFC West-leading Rams take on the surprisingly disappointing AFC North cellar-dwelling Bengals.

The Buccaneers have gotten off to a solid start with a seemingly resurgent Baker Mayfield. Tampa Bay eked out a win over the Vikings in Week 1 before manhandling the Bears in Week 2. The Eagles haven't quite looked like the Eagles just yet, with an ugly Week 1 win over the Patriots and and uglier Week 2 win over the Vikings.

LIVE: Updates, highlights from Eagles vs. Buccaneers on 'Monday Night Football'

In the second of the night's matchups, it's a Super Bowl 56 rematch, with the Rams taking on the Bengals. Both teams are trending in opposite directions: The 1-1 Rams have relied on upstart wideout Puka Nacua, while the 0-2 Bengals are wondering what's wrong with their offense.

LIVE: Updates, highlights from Bengals vs. Rams on 'Monday Night Football'

Sit back, crack open a cold beverage and end your Monday with a double shot of NFL action. Here's how to watch.

MORE: Watch 'Monday Night Football' with Fubo (free trial)

Who plays on Monday Night Football tonight?

  • Matchups: Buccaneers vs. Eagles | Bengals vs. Rams
  • Locations: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

It's another Monday night doubleheader: The Buccaneers and Eagles face off in a battle of NFC playoff contenders in Florida, while the Bengals and Rams engage in a Super Bowl 56 rematch in Cincinnati. 

MORE: Rams vs. Bengals odds, predictions, best bets

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What time is the NFL game tonight?

  • Date: Monday, Sept. 25
  • Time: 7:15 p.m. ET (Buccaneers vs. Eagles) | 8:15 p.m. ET (Bengals vs. Rams)

The Buccaneers vs. Eagles matinee matchup gets underway at 7:15 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the Bengals and Rams are set for kickoff in the customary 8:15 p.m. ET start time for "MNF" matchups.

What channel is Monday Night Football on tonight?

For the opening matchup, Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Dan Orlovsky (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst) and Laura Rutledge (sideline) will head up the broadcast team for Buccaneers vs. Eagles at 7:15 p.m. ET.

Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be on the call for Bengals vs. Rams, with Lisa Salters providing sideline reports in Pittsburgh. John Parry rounds out the team as the broadcast's expert NFL rules analyst.

For cord-cutters, Fubo carries the ESPN family of networks, as well as ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and NFL Network, meaning you will be able to catch nationally televised games throughout the 2023 season. Fubo also offers a free trial.

Viewers in Canada can catch the matchup on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.

MORE: Why is Jalen Hurts' QB sneak legal?

NFL live stream for Monday night game

There are a myriad of options to stream NFL's "Monday Night Football" slate throughout the 2023 season. Fans can catch the game on ESPN's streaming service ESPN+, NFL+ and a number of other streaming services.

Viewers without cable can turn to Fubo, which carries ESPN, CBS, NBC, Fox, ABC and NFL Network, meaning you'll be able to catch NFL action throughout the 2023 season. Fubo also offers a free trial.

For those North of the Border, DAZN carries NFL Game Pass, meaning you'll be able to catch NFL games throughout the 2023 season.

Here are a few more options to catch the Monday night games this week:

Streaming option Cable subscription needed? Free? Cost Free trial?
ESPN.com/ESPN App Yes Yes - -
ESPN+ No No $9.99/month No
NFL App No Yes - -
NFL+ No No $9.99/month Yes
Yahoo! Sports App No Yes - -
Fubo No No $69.99/month Yes
DirecTV Stream No No $49.99/month Yes
Hulu Plus Live TV No No $69.99/month Yes
Sling TV No No $35/month No
YouTube TV No No $54.99/month Yes
DAZN (Canada) No No $24.99/month* No

*$24.99 CAD

Monday Night Football schedule 2023

Week Date Matchup/Results
1 Sept. 11 Jets 22, Bills 16 (OT)
2 Sept. 18 (7:15 p.m., ESPN) Saints 20, Panthers 16
2 Sept. 18 (8:15 p.m., ABC) Steelers 26, Browns 22
3 Sept. 25 (7:15 p.m., ABC) Eagles at Buccaneers
3 Sept. 25 (8:15 p.m., ESPN) Rams at Bengals
4 Oct. 2 Seahawks at Giants
5 Oct. 9 Packers at Raiders
6 Oct. 16 Cowboys at Chargers
7 Oct. 23 49ers at Vikings
8 Oct. 30 Raiders at Lions
9 Nov. 6 Chargers at Jets
10 Nov. 13 Broncos at Bills
11 Nov. 20 Eagles at Chiefs 
12 Nov. 27 Bears at Vikings
13 Dec. 4 Bengals at Jaguars
14 Dec. 11 (8:15 p.m., ABC) Packers at Giants
14 Dec. 11 (8:15 p.m., ESPN) Titans at Dolphins
15 Dec. 18 Chiefs at Patriots
16 Dec. 25 Ravens at 49ers
17 Dec. 30 Lions at Cowboys
18 Jan. 6 (4:30 p.m., ESPN/ABC) TBD
18 Jan. 6 (8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC) TBD