With 14 games in the books for Week 2 of the NFL season, the first of two Monday Night Football games kicks off to wrap up the fun. Who plays in the NFL game tonight?
The New Orleans Saints take on the Carolina Panthers in an NFC South battle at Bank of America Stadium. Despite navigating to a Week 1 win, the Saints’ offense was a bit lackluster. Will New Orleans be able to turn the tide against the Panthers tonight? Here’s the Monday Night Football channel, start time, and live stream options.
What Channel Airs the First NFL Game Tonight?
What is the Monday Night Football channel for the first matchup tonight? The Saints and Panthers will go head to head on ESPN and ESPN2 at 7:15 p.m. ET in the first of two NFL games tonight.
ESPN airs three Monday Night Football doubleheaders this season, with the first two broadcasting in Weeks 2 and 3. Here’s how to watch tonight’s first MNF game, including the start time, TV channels, and live stream options.
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
- Start time
7:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN, ESPN2 - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
The Saints won a tough battle against the Tennessee Titans 16-15. The early signs from offseason signee Derek Carr seem promising. Despite tossing an interception, the Saints’ offense had consistency for the first time in a while as Carr completed 22 of 33 passes for 305 yards and a touchdown.
However, the rushing attack continues to struggle. While 2017 Offensive Rookie of the Year Alvin Kamara still has two games on his suspension, the offense has been sluggish since the departure of Drew Brees after the 2020 season. While the defense held up in Week 1, it cannot be asked to perform every week with little to no offensive help.
MORE: NFL Bye Weeks Schedule 2023
The Panthers allowed the Atlanta Falcons’ second-year RB Tyler Allgeier to rush for 75 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries while rookie RB Bijan Robinson tacked on another 56 yards through 10 carries. The Saints need their rushing room to make more of an impact in Week 2.
It was a defensive affair in Week 1 against the Titans as Saints RB Jamaal Williams rushed 18 times for just 45 yards. With rookie RB Kendre Miller trending toward making his season debut, Williams and Miller must support Carr so the Saints can move to 2-0.
2023 Monday Night Football Schedule
With 25 games aired on ESPN this season, there are plenty of big matchups left on the calendar for future Monday nights. Let’s get a look ahead at what games will be focused on during prime time, including another MNF doubleheader in Week 3.
Week 3, Sept. 26
Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Start time
7:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ABC - Live stream options
ESPN+, Youtube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Los Angeles Rams at Cincinnati Bengals
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
Youtube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 4, Oct. 2
Seattle Seahawks at New York Giants
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 5, Oct. 9
Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 6, Oct. 16
Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Chargers
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 7, Oct. 23
San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 8, Oct. 30
Las Vegas Raiders at Detroit Lions
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 9, Nov. 6
Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 10, Nov. 13
Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 11, Nov. 20
Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 12, Nov. 27
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 13, Dec. 4
Cincinnati Bengals at Jacksonville Jaguars
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 14, Dec. 11
Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
Youtube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Green Bay Packers at New York Giants
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ABC - Live stream options
ESPN+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 15, Dec. 18
Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
Week 16, Dec. 25
Baltimore Ravens at San Francisco 49ers
- Start time
8:15 p.m. ET - Channel
ESPN - Live stream options
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV
