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Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season consists of a double dose of "Monday Night Football" action, and it begins when the Atlanta Falcons host the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta, which one in Week 4, is coming off an early bye and enters Week 6 with a 2-2 record. Buffalo, on the other hand, is coming off its first loss of the season, losing to the New England Patriots on a last-second field goal in a primetime spot on Sunday night.
The Bills will look to use Monday night to get back on track before they're idle in Week 7.
While still early, it's a big game for both teams, as the Patriots are making the AFC East, while the Falcons are in danger of falling well behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC South.
With plenty of storylines swarming, The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Monday night's primetime meeting between Buffalo and Atlanta.
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7:37 p.m.: The Falcons are unable to pick up a first down on their second drive and punt back to Buffalo.
Penix targeted London twice, once for a reception and once an incompletion, before he was brought down for a sack on third down.
Bills 7, Falcons 7
7:30 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: After the Falcons opened the game with a touchdown, Buffalo responds on its opening drive.
The Bills were facing a 3rd & 13 in the red zone, and Allen finds Dawson Knox over the middle for a 19-yard touchdown after the offensive line gave Allen good protection.
Allen. Knox. The @BuffaloBills respond!
— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2025
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It's now 7-7 in Atlanta.
7:26 p.m.: An Allen eight-yard scramble has the Bills inside the 20.
7:25 p.m.: Josh Allen delivers a deep strike on the Bills' first play from scrimmage, with the quarterback finding Josh Palmer downfield for 46 yards. The Bills are inside the Atlanta 30 after one play.
Falcons 7, Bills 0
7:20 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: Atlanta draws first blood on the first drive.
Right outside of the red zone, it's Tyler Allgeier who takes his first handoff of the year to the left side, where he runs into the end zone for a 21-yard touchdown.
Tyler Allgeier opens up the scoring with authority 😤
— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2025
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The Falcons open up the game with a five-play, 69-yard scoring drive that lasted 2:45.
7:18 p.m.: There's already action on the first play from scrimmage, with Bijan Robinson fumbling the handoff and Buffalo recovering in what seams to be opponent territory. But, an offsides penalty on Buffalo's Greg Rousseau cancels out the play.
On his first pass attempt, Penix hits Drake London on the left side of the field for 23 yards and the Falcons are across midfield.
Penix to London 🎯
— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2025
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7:16 p.m.: Buffalo has kicked off and we are underway in Atlanta.
Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons offense has the ball first
7:09 p.m.: Only a few minutes remain until the first kickoff of the night, and both the Bills are looking to keep pace in their divisions with a win.
These throwback helmets 🔥
— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2025
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Buffalo remains in first place in the AFC East with a win while Atlanta would remain in second place behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
6:58 p.m.: We are less than 30 minutes away from kickoff and both quarterbacks are ready.
QB1s in the ATL
— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2025
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6:37 p.m.: Teams have taken the field for warmups, and Josh Allen and the Bills are ready.
"BE THE ONE WHO MAKES THE F---ING PLAY!"
— ESPN (@espn) October 13, 2025
Josh Allen and the Bills are locked in for Monday Night Football 💪
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6:32 p.m.: It's a nice day in Atlanta, and the roof at Mercedes Benz Stadium is open.
Ready for y'all, Dirty Birds 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YAK4TCMOcc
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 13, 2025
6:20 p.m.: Both teams have listed their inactives for tonight. For Buffalo, the most notable is Kincaid.
Tonight's inactives.@UBMDOrtho | #BUFvsATL pic.twitter.com/rqzE5MUNru
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) October 13, 2025
The Falcons will be down two wide receivers in Darnell Mooney and RayRay McCloud III.
Billy Bowman Jr. is inactive for tonight's game
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 13, 2025
6:00 p.m.: Both teams are on site, including 2024 NFL MVP Josh Allen.
JA17 has arrived for MNF. 👍#GoBills | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/M15wLIsaiA
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) October 13, 2025
Allen, who has 1,217 passing yards and 12 total touchdowns on the year looks to get Buffalo its fifth win of the season.
5:44 p.m.: While the teams have not announced their inactives, ESPN's Adam Schefter says Buffalo will be without tight end Dalton Kincaid.
Bills TE Dalton Kincaid, who was listed as questionable for tonight’s game vs. the Falcons due to an oblique injury, is out.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 13, 2025
Bills WR Curtis Samuel also is out tonight.
So no Kincaid, no Samuel. pic.twitter.com/hUUedkYE4h
5:38 p.m.: The Falcons are starting to arrive, and for a primetime matchup are bringing out some classic uniforms.
😮💨 @DrakeLondon_ pic.twitter.com/m5g6BIPI6a
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) October 13, 2025
Tonight, Atlanta will wear their throwback uniforms with red helmets. Buffalo is also wearing throwback uniforms, bringing out the white helmet for the first time this year.
Throwback... Monday. 🦬#BUFvsATL | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/K1yGFX1bgd
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) October 13, 2025
Where to watch Bills vs. Falcons
Bills vs. Falcons start time
- Date: Monday, Oct. 13
- Start time: 7:15 p.m. ET
The Bills and Falcons are one of two 'Monday Night Football' matchups during Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season. Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is set for 7:15 p.m. ET.
What channel is Bills vs. Falcons on today?
This 'Monday Night Football' matchup will air nationally on ESPN.
Fans can also stream 'Monday Night Football' between the Chiefs and the Jaguars on Fubo and the ESPN app. Fubo carries ESPN in its channel lineup and is offering a free trial.
Bills schedule 2025
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| 1 | Sept. 7 | vs. Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | Bills 41, Ravens 40 |
| 2 | Sept. 14 | at Jets | 1 p.m. | Bills 30, Jets 10 |
| 3 | Sept. 18 | vs. Dolphins | 8:15 p.m. | Bills 31, Dolphins 21 |
| 4 | Sept. 28 | vs. Saints | 1 p.m. | Bills 31, Saints 19 |
| 5 | Oct. 5 | vs. Patriots | 8:20 p.m. | Patriots 23, Bills 20 |
| 6 | Oct. 13 | at Falcons | 7:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| 7 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 26 | at Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 9 | Nov. 2 | vs. Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 10 | Nov. 9 | at Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 11 | Nov. 16 | vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 12 | Nov. 20 | at Texans | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| 13 | Nov. 30 | at Steelers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 14 | Dec. 7 | vs. Bengals | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 15 | Dec. 14 | at Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | at Browns | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 17 | Dec. 28 | vs. Eagles | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Jets | TBD | TBD |
Falcons schedule 2025
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| 1 | Sept. 7 | vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | Buccaneers 23, Falcons 20 |
| 2 | Sept. 14 | at Vikings | 8:20 p.m. | Falcons 22, Vikings 6 |
| 3 | Sept. 21 | at Panthers | 1 p.m. | Panthers 30, Falcons 0 |
| 4 | Sept. 28 | vs. Commanders | 1 p.m. | Falcons 34, Commanders 27 |
| 5 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 13 | vs. Bills | 7:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| 7 | Oct. 19 | at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
| 8 | Oct. 26 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 9 | Nov. 2 | at Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 10 | Nov. 9 | at Colts (Germany) | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| 1 | Nov. 16 | vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | at Saints | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 13 | Nov. 30 | at Jets | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 14 | Dec. 7 | vs. Seahawks | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 15 | Dec. 11 | at Buccaneers | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | at Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 17 | Dec. 29 | vs. Rams | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| 18 | TBA | vs. Saints | TBA | TBA |