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Bills vs. Falcons live score, updates, highlights from NFL 'Monday Night Football' game

Jake Mozarsky

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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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Bills vs. Falcons live updates, highlights from 'Monday Night Football'

(All times Eastern.)

9:20 p.m.: On first down, Penix gets sacked for the first time of the second half, with Ed Oliver getting to the quarterback for a -13 yard loss.

Penix connects with Pitts for 10 yards right after. On third down, Penix tries to find London on a deep crosser, but it falls incomplete.

The Bills defense gets a stop to start the first half, and now Allen and co. get the ball back after scoring on the previous drive.

Falcons 21, Bills 14

9:13 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: The Bills open up the second half the same way they do the first.

On a similar play to what Buffalo ran a minute ago, Allen hits Davis coming out of the backfield on a bootleg. With space, Davis dives to the end zone to score from 16 yards away.

The lead is back to seven.

9:11 p.m.: Buffalo converts on its first third down of the second half, with Allen hitting Ray Davis right in front of the line to gain.

The Bills were 1-for-5 on third down in the first half.

9:09 p.m.: Buffalo is across midfield on its first drive of the second half. Two Cook carries followed by a nine-yard completion from Allen to Shakir has the Bills on the Falcons 49.

9:07 p.m.: The second half has kicked off in Atlanta.

Buffalo has the ball first down two scores.

8:57 p.m.: At halftime, it's been a tale of two offenses.

Starting with Atlanta, which has been clicking on all cylinders. Penix is 12-for-19 for 171 yards and a touchdown; 147 of those yards have went to London, who has nine receptions at half. Robinson has 138 yards rushing, which includes the 81-yard score.

Buffalo has struggled since the opening drive that it scored on. Allen is 5-for-12 for 98 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Cook, who is known for being one of the most prolific players in the league, only has 30 rushing yards on seven carries.

The Bills have also dealt with injuries to Bernard, Josh Palmer, Connor McGovern and others.

Halftime: Falcons 21, Bills 7

8:53 p.m.: If Michael Penix Jr. and Drake London didn't let America knew how dynamic of a duo they can be, the final play of the first half provided one more reminder.

With six seconds left, the two connect again and London finds space, running the ball in for what looks like a touchdown on the final play. But, the replay showed London's foot was out of bounds, meaning the Falcons don't add on points at the end of the half.

While London is over 100 receiving yards on the night, the score is 21-7 at halftime.

8:47 p.m.: The Atlanta defense continues to cause fits for Allen, who throws an interception over the middle of the field to Dee Alford. 

It's Allen's third interception of the season.

8:44 p.m.: The Falcons do not extend the lead before halftime. Two Penix incomplete passes set up a 3rd & 10, then Morris opts to run it. 

Though, there is an injury on the play, with Buffalo's Terrell Bernard going down on the play.

8:42 p.m.: Robinson breaks loose again on a stretch run to the left, gaining five yards for another Atlanta first down.

8:40 p.m.: Up 14, the Falcons have a chance to extend the lead with 1:12 remaining in the first half.

8:26 p.m.: Once again, Penix and London connect deep, this time for 26 yards, and the Falcons are by midfield.

8:24 p.m.: The Falcons were pinned deep in their own territory, and on a 3rd & short snap the ball directly to tight end Felipe Franks who lunges forward in the pile for a first down.

8:20 p.m.: After starting the game with a touchdown, Allen and the Bills offense has cooled off.

When facing a 3rd & 3, Allen can't connect with a receiver, and Buffalo has to punt for the third straight time. Atlanta is up 14 and has the call, with Buffalo needing a stop.

Falcons 21, Bills 7

8:13 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: Bijan Robinson is one of the NFL's most electric players, and he just showed why. On a second down run, Robinson finds space on a stretch to the right and breaks into the clear, bringing it 81 yards to the end zone.

It was the longest run of Robinson's career, and the Falcons now lead 21-7

8:10 p.m.: Buffalo was unable to move the ball after getting across midfield. On third down, Allen gets swarmed on a blitz and is brought down for -15 yards, and the Bills punt for the second straight drive.

Atlanta takes back over up 14-7.

8:01 p.m.: This time, Allen and Shakir connect on a 3rd & 10 inside their own territory. Allen hits Shakir on a curl route then the wide receiver makes a defender miss as he gets across the line to gain, moving the chains for Buffalo.

End of the first quarter: Falcons 14, Bills 7

7:58 p.m.: After one quarter, Atlanta leads by seven. 

The Falcons have 128 yards on three offensive drives, with the previous touchdown to London being the difference so far in the game.

Falcons 14, Bills 7

7:53 p.m. TOUCHDOWN: Drake London has been unstoppable this game. Here, with the Falcons facing a 3rd & goal, Penix connects again with him at the one-yard line and London reaches across the goal line to make it 14-7.

The fourth-year wide receiver has five catches for 64 yards and a touchdown in the first quarter.

7:51 p.m.: On a 3rd & 7, Penix finds London for the third time tonight. London ran a curl route to the similar spot of his first reception. This time, it was a 20-yard reception.

The next play, Robinson has his biggest play of the game so far, rushing for 22 yards down to the Bills nine-yard line.

7:48 p.m.: Facing a third down, Penix tried finding tight end Kyle Pitts on the left sideline. Though it went incomplete, a pass interference call on Tre'Davious White keeps the drive going.

7:42 p.m.: The Bills were facing a 3rd & 10, and it looked like Allen completed a pass to Khalil Shakir on the right sideline for a first down.

But, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris challenged it and the call was overturned. So, after the teams exchange touchdowns, they exchange punts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

6:37 p.m.: Teams have taken the field for warmups, and Josh Allen and the Bills are ready.

6:32 p.m.: It's a nice day in Atlanta, and the roof at Mercedes Benz Stadium is open.

6:20 p.m.: Both teams have listed their inactives for tonight. For Buffalo, the most notable is Kincaid.

The Falcons will be down two wide receivers in Darnell Mooney and RayRay McCloud III.

6:00 p.m.: Both teams are on site, including 2024 NFL MVP Josh Allen.

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.

5:38 p.m.: The Falcons are starting to arrive, and for a primetime matchup are bringing out some classic uniforms.

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.

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?

  • Date: Monday, Oct. 13
  • TV: ESPN
  • Live stream: ESPN app, Fubo

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

WeekDateMatchupTime (ET)TV/Result
1Sept. 7vs. Ravens8:20 p.m.Bills 41, Ravens 40
2Sept. 14at Jets1 p.m.Bills 30, Jets 10
3Sept. 18vs. Dolphins8:15 p.m.Bills 31, Dolphins 21
4Sept. 28vs. Saints1 p.m.Bills 31, Saints 19
5Oct. 5vs. Patriots8:20 p.m.Patriots 23, Bills 20
6Oct. 13at Falcons7:15 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
7BYE———
8Oct. 26at Panthers1 p.m.Fox, Fubo
9Nov. 2vs. Chiefs4:25 p.m.CBS, Fubo, Paramount+
10Nov. 9at Dolphins1 p.m.CBS, Fubo, Paramount+
11Nov. 16vs. Buccaneers1 p.m.CBS, Fubo, Paramount+
12Nov. 20at Texans8:15 p.m.Amazon Prime Video
13Nov. 30at Steelers4:25 p.m.CBS, Fubo, Paramount+
14Dec. 7vs. Bengals4:25 p.m.Fox, Fubo
15Dec. 14at Patriots1 p.m.CBS, Fubo, Paramount+
16Dec. 21at Browns1 p.m.CBS, Fubo, Paramount+
17Dec. 28vs. Eagles4:25 p.m.Fox, Fubo
18TBDvs. JetsTBDTBD

Falcons schedule 2025

WeekDateMatchupTime (ET)TV/Result
1Sept. 7vs. Buccaneers1 p.m.Buccaneers 23, Falcons 20
2Sept. 14at Vikings8:20 p.m.Falcons 22, Vikings 6
3Sept. 21at Panthers1 p.m.Panthers 30, Falcons 0
4Sept. 28vs. Commanders1 p.m.Falcons 34, Commanders 27
5BYE———
6Oct. 13vs. Bills7:15 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
7Oct. 19at 49ers8:20 p.m. NBC, Fubo, Peacock
8Oct. 26vs. Dolphins1 p.m.CBS, Fubo, Paramount+
9Nov. 2at Patriots1 p.m.CBS, Fubo, Paramount+
10Nov. 9at Colts (Germany)9:30 a.m.NFL Network
1Nov. 16vs. Panthers1 p.m.Fox, Fubo
12Nov. 23at Saints4:25 p.m.Fox, Fubo
13Nov. 30at Jets1 p.m.Fox, Fubo
14Dec. 7vs. Seahawks1 p.m.Fox, Fubo
15Dec. 11at Buccaneers8:15 p.m.Amazon Prime Video
16Dec. 21at Cardinals4:05 p.m.Fox, Fubo
17Dec. 29vs. Rams8:15 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
18TBAvs. SaintsTBATBA

Jake Mozarsky

Jake Mozarsky joined The Sporting News as an Editorial Intern in August 2025 after earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwestern University. He has previously written for Marquee Sports Network, Chicago This Week, Inside NU and The Daily Northwestern.