Things go North and South on Monday night.
If Week 1 was any indication of how a prime-time NFL game is must-watch TV, then you'll want to tune into Week 2 — for different reasons, though. The Saints head up to North Carolina to take on division rival Panthers on Monday night, signaling the first meeting of the two NFC South squads in 2023. They both offer intriguing reasons to watch.
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As it goes, there are always eyes on young quarterbacks, and in this case it's both literal and figurative. Panthers passer Bryce Young suits up for his second matchup after a promising (albeit unsuccessful) debut vs. the Falcons, and the No. 1 overall pick showed flashes of what made him the top selection.
On the other sideline, it's a not-so-young passer who's catching eyeballs. Derek Carr led the Saints to 16-15 Week 1 win over the tough-nosed Titans. Carr is set for his first NFC South action in New Orleans, and it comes in primetime.
In the other "Monday Night Football" game scheduled to play this week, the Steelers look to wash the stench of a poor Week 1 showing against the Browns' killer defense. Pittsburgh was punched in the mouth by NFC champion hopeful San Francisco in Week 1, an unlikely performance for a Mike Tomlin-coached team. It doesn't get easier when they face off against Myles Garrett and a strong Cleveland D on Monday.
It's a southern showdown and a northern confrontation to close out Week 2. Here's how to watch the "MNF" twin bill tonight:
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Who plays on Monday Night Football tonight?
- Matchups: Panthers vs. Saints | Steelers vs. Browns
- Locations: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Penn.
The Saints go marching up to Charlotte to take on their division rivals in the first of two games on Monday.
The Steelers look to defend home field vs. the Browns.
What time is the NFL game tonight?
- Date: Monday, Sept. 18
- Time: 7:15 p.m. ET (Panthers vs. Saints) | 8:15 p.m. ET (Steelers vs. Browns)
The Saints-Panthers matchup is one of two games to kick off on Monday night. With a 7:15 p.m. ET start time, the NFC South matchup have an hour head start on the Browns-Steelers matchup.
What channel is Monday Night Football on tonight?
- TV channel: ESPN (Panthers vs. Saints) | ABC (Steelers vs. Browns)
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
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 Panthers vs. Saints.
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be on the call for Steelers vs. Browns, with Lisa Salters providing sideline reports in Pittsburgh. John Parry is the 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.
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 Jets vs. Bills on "MNF:"
| 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 at Panthers |
| 2 | Sept. 18 (8:15 p.m., ABC) | Browns at Steelers |
| 3 | Sept. 25 (7:15 p.m., ABC) | Rams at Bengals |
| 3 | Sept. 25 (8:15 p.m., ESPN) | Eagles at Buccaneers |
| 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 |