"Monday Night Football" treated viewers to an excellent game between the Raiders and Ravens in Week 1. The two teams needed overtime to decide the winner, and the Raiders ultimately emerged with the unexpected win.
In Week 2, the matchup is decidedly less exciting, but at least one storyline will be prevalent in the mind of viewers. Will Aaron Rodgers be able to bounce back after a terrible Week 1?
Rodgers and the Packers lost 38-3 to the Saints in Week 1. Coach Matt LaFleur said that they were "embarrassed" in the contest, and Rodgers admitted that he played badly. That said, he wasn't too worried about the team. It was just one game, after all.
Nonetheless, the Packers will look to get back on track and they'll have a chance to do so against their divisional rival Lions.
Here is everything to know about ESPN's "Monday Night Football" game for Week 2, including the kickoff time and more.
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Who plays on 'Monday Night Football' tonight?
- Matchup: Lions at Packers
- Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wis.
The Lions are traveling to Green Bay to take on the Packers in Week 2 of "Monday Night Football" on ESPN. Detroit is coming off a loss to the 49ers during which they nearly completed a 24-point comeback in the game's final two minutes. Meanwhile, the Packers are coming off a 35-point loss of their own and are hoping to bounce back against perceived weaker competition.
Every team in the NFC North lost in Week 1, so the winner of this contest will either be tied for first place or sit alone in first place at the end of the week. The Packers, who were favored to win the division, should be highly motivated to earn that honor.
What time is the NFL game tonight?
- Date: Monday, Sept. 20
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
"Monday Night Football" will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET in Week 2. The event will begin at 8:15 p.m. ET throughout the 2021 NFL season. That said, Green Bay is in the Central time zone, so it will be 7:15 p.m. local time when the game at Lambeau Field kicks off.
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What channel is 'Monday Night Football' on tonight?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Watch ESPN | ESPN App | fuboTV
The traditional "Monday Night Football" broadcast will air on ESPN in Week 2. Steve Levy, Brian Griese and Louis Riddick will form the three-man booth with Lisa Salters serving as the sidelined reporter.
That said, if you're in the mood for a change of pace, you can tune into Peyton Manning and Eli Manning's MegaCast, which was a hit in Week 1. They will be live on ESPN2 again in Week 2 and will also air concurrently on ESPN+. Russell Wilson and Ray Lewis were among the guests to join the Mannings for the Raiders vs. Ravens game.
Streamers will be able to watch the game via Watch ESPN, the ESPN app or by using fuboTV, which comes with a seven-day free trial.
In Canada, viewers can watch the Ravens vs. Raiders contest on DAZN, which has rights to every NFL game.
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NFL live stream for 'Monday Night Football'
Because "Monday Night Football" is aired on ESPN, it will be available to stream live on all of the team's digital platforms (ESPN.com, ESPN App, etc.). This will be the easiest way for viewers with cable or satellite to view the game.
Cord-cutters also have plenty of options with which they can stream "Monday Night Football" during the 2021 NFL season.
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| ESPN.com/ESPN App | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| NFL App | No | Yes | - | - |
| Yahoo! Sports App | No | Yes | - | - |
| fuboTV | No | No | $60/month | Yes |
| AT&T TV Now | No | No | $55/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $55/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $30/month | Yes |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $65/month | Yes |