Who’s playing on ‘Monday Night Football’ tonight? Time, TV Channel, Schedule for NFL Week 17 Game
The final game of the “Monday Night Football” regular season is just around the corner, and to no one’s surprise, it’s a divisional clash. Two teams from the AFC North will compete in a game that will serve as a virtual elimination game in the AFC playoff race.
The Browns travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers. Both teams have seven wins and the loser of this game will have to start planning for next season. Each has struggled with injuries that affected their performance, and quarterback play has also been an issue.
Ben Roethlisberger was a nightmare for the Steelers. He continued to back down, showing little to no zip on his strides as he operated as a stately pocket passer. Baker Mayfield wasn’t that much better, as he comes out of a four-interception game and struggles with a laundry list of injuries.
As a result, you can expect this game to be a defensive battle. And the team that makes fewer mistakes will almost certainly win. This game is as much of a toss up as any recent “MNF” game, so it should at the very least be entertaining, even if it’s an ugly offensive display.
Here’s everything you need to know about ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” game for Week 17, including kickoff time and more.
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Who’s playing on ‘Monday Night Football’ tonight?
Matchup: Browns at Steelers Location: Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Steelers (7-7-1) host the Browns (7-8) in what is essentially an elimination game in the AFC North and AFC Wild Card battles. Both Pittsburgh and Cleveland need to win and get help to make it to the playoffs, so the loser will be watching 2022 after this game.
Pittsburgh is coming off a brutal loss against the Chiefs in which they were crushed. The Chiefs won 36-10 and the Steelers’ blunt attack failed to score a first-half touchdown for the fifth straight game.
Will the Steelers be better against the Browns? They beat Cleveland 15-10 earlier in the season, so if their defense pops up, they have a chance to do so. However, Pittsburgh’s offense plays so badly that it’s hard to trust them in this place.
As for the Browns, they have two point consecutive losses to the Raiders and Packers. They were supposed to stop a Raiders field goal late in Week 15 but were unable to do so. In Week 16, they needed a field goal of their own, but Baker Mayfield threw his fourth interception of the game on Cleveland’s final drive to seal a defeat.
The Browns will have to run the ball and Mayfield will have to avoid mistakes if they are to have a chance of winning this battle. The Browns are getting healthier after being decimated by COVID before week 15, so maybe that will benefit them and allow them to stay in the playoff race for at least another week.
What time is the NFL game tonight?
Date: Monday, January 3 Time: 8:15 PM ET
“Monday Night Football” starts at 8:15 p.m. ET. Every Monday evening game in 2021 is scheduled at that time.
What channel is ‘Monday Night Football’ on tonight?
TV channel: ESPNLive stream: Watch ESPN | ESPN App | fuboTV
“Monday Night Football” airs on ESPN on week 17. Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst), and Lisa Salters (side reporter) make up the broadcast team.
Streamers can watch this match by using fuboTV, which offers a 7-day free trial.
Meanwhile, viewers in Canada can watch the game for free on DAZN with a 30-day trial.
NFL Live Stream for ‘Monday Night Football’
Because “Monday Night Football” airs on ESPN, it will be available to stream live on all of the team’s digital platforms (ESPN.com, ESPN App, etc.). This is the easiest way for cable or satellite viewers to watch the game.
Cord Cutters also have plenty of options for them to stream “Monday Night Football” during the 2021 NFL season.
Cleveland Browns schedule 2021
Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule 2021
Monday evening Football schedule 2021
There will be 17 “Monday Night Football” matches in 2021, even if there is no doubleheader. That’s because the season has been extended to 17 games in 18 weeks. In week 18 there will be no ‘Monday night football’; all matches are played on Sundays.
