MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

An extra week of games, close finishes and a non-election year helped propel the NFL to its highest regular-season ratings in six years.

A longtime rivalry etches another chapter in its book on Monday Night Football as the Cleveland Browns head to the Steel City to face the Pittsburgh Steelers, with both teams fighting for their playoff lives. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Pittsburgh is sitting just ahead of the Browns in the conference, thanks to their tie against the Detroit Lions. Despite that, and their roller coaster of an offense, the Steelers are just a half-game behind the Miami Dolphins for the last playoff spot in the AFC. What: NFL Football (Week 17)Who: Cleveland Browns (7-8) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7-1)When: Monday, January 3Time: 8:00 p.m. ETWhere: Heinz Field (Pittsburgh, Pa.)Channel: ESPN, ESPN2Stream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

The Vikings were dealt a huge blow when they fell to the Detroit Lions on a last-second touchdown two weeks ago. Heading into Week 15, the Vikings are one of vie teams with a 6-7 record, all tied for the seventh and final playoff spot in the NFC. The Vikings come into Sunday as the favorite, both because of this season, and how they have done historically against the Bears. What: NFL Football (Week 15)Who: Minnesota Vikings (6-7) vs. Chicago Bears (4-9)When: Monday, December 20Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Soldier Field (Chicago, Ill.)Channel: ESPN, ABCStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

Front Office Sports reports Amazon wants to steal the “ManningCast,” ESPN’s alternate broadcast of Monday Night Football which is anchored by former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. As part of its push into live sports, Amazon Prime Video is eyeing Peyton and Eli Manning for a “Thursday Night Football” MegaCast when Omaha Productions’ 3-year deal is up with ESPN. “Amazon could just come in with a ton of money for the show — plus Amazon Prime content deals for Omaha — then move ManningCast over in two years,” said the source. As part of their deal with ESPN, the Mannings cover 10 Monday Night Football games per season. Amazon will be the exclusive home of Thursday Night Football beginning in 2022.

A big-time matchup between two of the best teams in the NFC is set for Monday Night Football, as the Arizona Cardinals look to take one step closer to a division title when they host the Los Angeles Rams. The Cardinals, majorly led by their young and dynamic quarterback Kyler Murray, have started at the top of the NFC West, and stayed there. They are, in fact, the best team in the league, as they are the only team that came into Week 14 with 10 wins under their belt. What: NFL Football (Week 14)Who: Los Angeles Rams (8-4) vs. Arizona Cardinals (10-2)When: Monday, December 13Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Ariz.)Channel: ESPN, ABCStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

One of these stories will come to fruition when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Buffalo Bills Sunday afternoon. They have put themselves in this position by winning their last three games, and looking good for the most part. This will be Brady’s first game against Buffalo since moving down to Tampa. What: NFL Football (Week 14)Who: Buffalo Bills (7-5) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-3)When: Sunday, December 12Time: 4:25 p.m. ETWhere: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)Channel: CBSStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV Stream, Paramount+Check out the NFL standings and results on NFL.com

A pair of teams who had higher expectations coming into the 2021 season meet in primetime, trying to string some wins together down the stretch, as the Seattle Seahawks head east to take on the Washington Football Team on Monday Night Football. The Seahawks were hopeful that they could turn their season around with the return of their starting quarterback Russell Wilson. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Washington Football Team is starting to build some momentum as the second half of the season wears on. The Seahawks did pickup a win last season over Washington, winning 20-15 in Landover in December 2020. What: NFL Football (Week 12)Who: Seattle Seahawks (3-7) vs. Washington Football Team (4-6)When: Monday, November 29Time: 8:15 p.m.

On the Week 11 edition of Monday Night Football, the defending Super Bowl Champs look to get back on the winning track after tws disappointing defeats, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare to host the New York Giants. For the first time since around this time during the 2020 season, the Bucs have lost back-to-back games. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)New York has quietly kept to themselves heading into their bye week. What: NFL Football (Week 11)Who: New York Giants (3-6) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3)When: Monday, November 22Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Fla.)Channel: ESPNStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

Kelly Stafford is apologizing again. Stafford, the outspoken wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, took to Instagram to apologize for an incident during Monday Night Football where she allegedly through a pretzel at another fan. Stafford apologized after another Rams fan who was sitting nearby commented on her Instagram that she saw her throw the pretzel at a 49ers fan. “I’m an idiot,” Kelly wrote in response to the comment. The Rams (7-3) were crushed by the 49ers (4-5) on Monday night.

In a substantial division rivalry clash, the Los Angeles Rams try to hang in the NFC West race when they head up the road to Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. The Rams come into the contest with a 7-2 record, just one game back of the division-leading Arizona Cardinals. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)San Francisco has not had the best of seasons so far, but are not out of the playoff picture quite yet. What: NFL Football (Week 10)Who: Los Angeles Rams (7-2) vs. San Francisco 49ers (3-5)When: Monday, November 15Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Levi Stadium (Santa Clara, Calif.)Channel: ESPNStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

ESPN’s pursuit of Peyton Manning to be a part of “Monday Night Football” has paid off.

The Washington Football Team has narrowed down potential new names to 8 finalists. We asked Chase Young to grade all 8 and he did not hold back his disdain for basically all of them.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions (0-8) are fresh off the bye week, drawing the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) riding the short week after winning on Monday Night Football. Detroit has lost five straight in this series, not beating the Steelers since the infamous coin toss overtime game on Thanksgiving in 1998 from the Pontiac Silverdome. If that wasn’t enough to register on the “oof meter,” then consider the fact that the league’s last winless team hasn’t won in Pittsburgh since 1955. They’ve tied once and lost the other nine games on the road against the Steelers since that last victory. It’s worth noting that Detroit’s last NFL championship came in 1957.

Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers are try to jump up into second, or even first, in their division. After earning a key division win over the Cleveland Browns last week, Pittsburgh is 4-3, good for third in the AFC North, 1.5 games back of the division-leading Baltimore Ravens. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Chicago has certainly had a roller coaster of a start to their season. What: NFL Football (Week 9)Who: Chicago Bears (3-5) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3)When: Monday, November 8Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Heinz Field (Pittsburgh, Pa.)Channel: ESPNStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

The Kansas City Chiefs come into week eight with a disappointing 3-4 record. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The New York Giants are technically tied for second in the NFC East, but only with a 2-5 record, far behind the division leading Dallas Cowboys. This will be the first meeting in four years between the Giants and Chiefs, with New York posting an 11-3 record against Kansas City, including winning four of the last five meetings. What: NFL Football (Week 8)Who: New York Giants (2-5) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (3-4)When: Monday, November 1Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Mo.)

Tom Brady took a dig at the diet of his quarterback coach, Clyde Christensen, on Monday Night Football.

Two teams heading in different directions meet on Monday Night Football, as the Seattle Seahawks, who are without their star quarterback, will look to knock off the New Orleans Saints in the Pacific Northwest. Since losing franchise quarterback Russell Wilson in their week five loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Seahawks offense has taken a noticeable hit. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Saints are feeling fine coming out of their bye week. What: NFL Football (Week 7)Who: New Orleans Saints (3-2) vs. Seattle Seahawks (2-4)When: Monday, October 25Time: 8:15 p.m. Channel: ESPNStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

In what is shaping up to be a very compelling AFC matchup, the surging Tennessee Titans prepare to host the highly-talented Buffalo Bills in a measuring-stick game on Monday Night Football. Running back Derrick Henry has ran more yards than any other back in the NFL this season (640), is averaging 128 yards-per-game. His seven rushing touchdowns also leads the league, three of them came in Tennessee’s 37-19 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday. With the win, the Titans are victorious in three of their last four games, and sit atop the AFC South. What: NFL Football (Week 6)Who: Buffalo Bills (4-1) vs. Tennessee Titans (3-2)When: Monday, October 18Time: 8:15 p.m.

In already their third primetime game of the season the surging Baltimore Ravens look to continue their winning ways when they take on rebuilding Indianapolis Colts team coming off their first win on Monday Night Football. Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson was dominant through the air, throwing for 316 yards and a touchdown in the win. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Colts are a team looking to start a new this season with a veteran quarterback. Since their first meeting in 1996, when the original Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore, the Colts have won 10 of the first 16 all-time meetings. What: NFL Football (Week 5)Who: Indianapolis Colts (1-3) vs. Baltimore Ravens (3-1)When: Monday, October 11Time: 8:15 p.m.

Sports Pulse: The Chargers are rising while the Steelers are falling behind

The final game of week four sees two franchises on the rise looking to establish themselves as viable contenders for the AFC West crown, as the Las Vegas Raiders head to Cali to take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football. This will already be the Raiders second MNF game of the season, as they beat the Baltimore Ravens, in style, to kickoff their 2021 campaign. Against Miami, Las Vegas had to rebound after giving up the game-tying touchdown, and two-point conversion, to send the game into overtime. What: NFL Football (Week 4)Who: Las Vegas Raiders (3-0) vs. Los Angeles Chargers (2-1)When: Monday, October 4Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, Calif.)Channel: ESPNStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

Peyton and Eli Manning are giving <em>Monday Night Football</em> a glow up. But the league needs to do more than that to connect with Gen Z.

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning returned to ESPN’s alternate broadcast of “Monday Night Football” with his brother, Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. During the Dallas Cowboys’ 41-21 beatdown of the Philadelphia Eagles, Eli Manning reminisced about his days playing against Philadelphia. “You’re getting the double bird right in your face from a 9-year-old kid. You do not want to know.”According to The Big Lead, Eli Manning apologized coming back from the next commercial break. In Week 2, Eli gave it back to Peyton, trashing him for guessing wrong on a play call.

One of the longest-standing rivalries in the NFL takes center stage on Monday Night Football, as the rejuvenated Dallas Cowboys look to continue to build their confidence when they host the Philadelphia Eagles. After falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on opening night, giving up a late score, their defense came to play in week two against the Los Angeles Chargers. Despite giving up over 400 yards of offense, interceptions by Damonte Kazee and Trevon Diggs played a key part in their 20-17 win. What: NFL Football (Week 3)Who: Dallas Cowboys (1-1) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (1-1)When: Monday, September 27Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)Channel: ESPNStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial), Sling, DirecTV StreamCheck out the NFL standings and results here

The “Monday Night Football” presentation with Peyton and Eli Manning increased its viewership by 138% over last week's debut, becoming the most-watched alternate telecast in ESPN history. ESPN and Nielsen reported that the Mannings' freewheeling telecast of the Green Bay Packers' 35-17 victory over the Detroit Lions on ESPN2 averaged 1.9 million viewers. The Week 1 overtime thriller between the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders averaged 800,000.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions have some serious issues at cornerback, with rookie Ifeatu Melifonwu expected to miss “a significant amount of time” per coach Dan Campbell. I really did, man,” Campbell said. Price recently switched from safety to cornerback, seeing a career-high 32 defensive reps against the Packers in Week 2. Not too shabby for an undrafted free agent from last year, who recently made the switch from safety to cornerback. The Lions could look to add more depth to that room if Melifonwu requires a trip to injured reserve.

The Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers meeting on Monday Night Football received some special coverage in the form of ESPN’s “Manning Cast,” with Peyton and Eli Manning talking over the action. After going into the break with a surprising lead, Detroit lost 35-17 to the Packers, getting blanked in the second half. Despite the lackluster showing down the stretch, Peyton Manning likes what he sees foundationally speaking with Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes, Jared Goff and company. Manning focused mainly on the changes in terminology, crediting the Lions for giving Goff some input in that department. Jared gets traded to a team he knows nothing about -- it’s a punch to the gut,” Manning said.

Then the second half struck, with the Packers putting together some sustained drives, taking full advantage of two turnovers and sloppy play, and a narrowly missed fourth-down conversion after taking the lead for the first time. Even the one possession we didn’t score in the first half was by our own doing. Then you go to the second half and, we had the fumbled snap, so that’s a wasted snap. We had a good thing going in the first half and it was looking how we expected it to look, really. You’re hoping you’re going to get it to T.J. And it didn’t work out.

The Detroit Lions went into the half leading the Green Bay Packers 17-14, then came out and laid an egg in the second half of their 35-17 loss on Monday Night Football. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers recovered after an ugly opener, completing 22 of 27 passes for 255 yards and four touchdowns. The reigning MVP was lights-out on second and third down, completing his first 16 passes on those downs against the Lions. The Packers opened the second half with an eight-play, 87-yard scoring drive. Jones added another touchdown on the next possession, this one on the ground, and that was that for the Lions.

The Detroit Lions are 0-2 to start the 2021 regular season after a loss to the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football.

The Detroit Lions are set to battle the division rival Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football.

The Detroit Lions are in primetime for the first time of the season, facing the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football from Lambeau Field. Both enter this one looking to get into the win column after disappointing starts to the season. This post will update with drive summaries, analysis, injury updates, photos and more throughout the game. Hit the refresh button to keep up and make sure to follow MLive’s Detroit Lions reporters on Twitter -- @BenjaminSRaven and @kmeinke. 2021 Team stats:DVOA offensive ranking: Lions 25th | Packers 32ndDVOA defensive ranking: Lions 30th | Packers 29thNet yards gained per passing attempt: Lions 5.2 (25th) | Packers 5.0 (27th)Rushing yards per attempt: Lions 4.8 (7th) | Packers 2.9 (31st)Points per game: Lions 33 (6th) | Packers 3 (32nd)Points allowed per game: Lions 41 (32nd) | Packers 38 (30th)Net yards allowed per passing attempt: Lions 11.5 (31st) | Packers 7.2 (22nd)Rushing yards allowed per attempt: Lions 4.7 (22nd) | Packers 4.4 (20th)

The Detroit Lions are set to battle the division rival Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football.

It’s a primetime, Week 2 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers on the national stage -- Monday Night Football.

The Lions had the most typical Lions game to start their 2021 season. The rivalry that dates back before the Lions even moved to Detroit has seen the Packers handle their NFC North opponents. Check out more stories about the Detroit Lions here on MLive. What: NFL Football (Week 2)Who: Detroit Lions (0-1) vs. Green Bay Packers (0-1)When: Monday, September 20Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Lambeau Field (Green Bay, Wisc.)

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions have officially ruled out receiver Tyrell Williams and defensive tackle Kevin Strong for their game on Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers. Williams and Strong both suffered brain injuries in the season-opening loss to San Francisco and remain in concussion protocol. That’s a big blow for Detroit at receiver, where Williams was signed to be the club’s new No. Benson was acquired for fifth- and seventh-round picks in a trade with Denver during cut week. Rather than risk losing Benson to waivers, Detroit -- among the thinnest teams in the league at receiver -- elected to engineer a trade for the 6-foot speedster.

ALLEN PARK -- Already down their top left tackle and cornerback, the Detroit Lions also aren’t optimistic about having their top receiver either for their trip to Green Bay on Monday Night Football. Tyrell Williams was placed in concussion protocol after suffering a brain injury in the season-opening loss to San Francisco. “But we’ll see what tomorrow looks like.”Williams was the centerpiece of Detroit’s modest offseason investments at receiver, where the club lost every receiver who caught a pass last season except Quintez Cephus. He signed a one-year, $4 million deal with Detroit this year, then emerged as Jared Goff’s best -- and really, only -- deep threat in training camp. Now it seems the Lions expect to be without him as they open divisional play on Monday night in Green Bay.

On Monday Night Football, two teams with make-or-break mentalities heading into the 2021 season meet off the Vegas strip, as the Las Vegas Raiders host the Baltimore Ravens. Despite having a top-10 offense last season, the Raiders failed to make the playoffs after finishing a disappointing 8-8. While Las Vegas may not be quite to the standards of their division rival Kansas City Chiefs yet, they have the tools in place to be in playoff contention. What: NFL Football (Week 1)Who: Baltimore Ravens vs. Las Vegas RaidersWhen: Monday, September 13Time: 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, Nev.)Channel: ABC, ESPNStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)Check out the NFL standings and results here

1 overall draft pick from this year’s draft take snaps, as Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars head to the Big Easy to take on the New Orleans Saints. The former Clemson quarterback’s first preseason game with the Jags certainly was anything but spectacular. Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Saints begin a new era following the retirement of legendary quarterback Drew Brees. They dropped their first game of the preseason to the masters of the preseason, the Baltimore Ravens, 17-14. What: NFL Preseason FootballWho: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New Orleans SaintsWhen: Monday, August 23Time: 8:00 p.m.

CLEVELAND - ESPN has finally landed Peyton Manning to do “Monday Night Football” games, but there’s a catch. Manning won’t appear on the main “MNF” broadcasts on ESPN. “Offering multiple Monday Night Football viewing options for the next three seasons continues our innovation efforts and provides additional value for our fans,” said ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro in a statement. The Mannings’ deal is for 10 games a season for the next three seasons starting with Baltimore Ravens vs. Oakland Raiders on Sept. 13. ESPN has courted Peyton Manning to join “Monday Night Football” several times since his retirement at the end of the 2015 season.

ESPN has finally landed Peyton Manning as a “Monday Night Football” commentator.

The 2021 Monday Night Football schedule starts with the Baltimore Ravens traveling to face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions will interview current Monday Night Football analyst Louis Riddick for their general manager position, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen report. Riddick is the first known external candidate to interview for the general manager position for the Lions. Related: 10 names for the Detroit Lions to consider for their vacancy at general manager ($)Detroit announced last week it had conducted interviews with three in-house candidates. The Detroit Free Press reports the Lions will interview former Texans general manager Rick Smith before Christmas. Wood said Spielman would be involved in any interviews for either the open coach or general manager position moving forward.

Monday Night Football will air on ESPN and football fans can stream it on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu and Sling. The Cleveland Browns have had a strong season so far and look to make the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has completed 62.7 percent of his passes for 2,442 yards and 21 touchdowns. Hunt has 171 carries for 739 yards and four touchdowns, while Chubb 177 carries for 799 yards and seven TDs. Related: How to watch, stream live NFL games online for the 2020 seasonHere’s how to watch Monday night’s game:What: Monday Night Football - Week 14Who: Cleveland Browns (9-3) vs. Baltimore Ravens (7-5)When: Monday, Dec. 14Time: 8:15 p.m.

The Philadelphia Eagles host the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night as Week 12 of the NFL season edges to a close. Monday Night Football will air on ESPN and football fans can stream it on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu and Sling. Philadelphia is coming off a loss the week before and looks to get its fourth win of the season. Here’s how to watch Monday Night Football. Who: Philadelphia Eagles (3-6-1) vs. Seattle Seahawks (7-3)When: Monday, Nov. 30Time: 8:15 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams will battle it out on Monday night. Monday Night Football will air on ESPN and football fans can stream it on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu and Sling. Tampa Bay is the favorite heading into the game and is bolstered by Ronald Jones II on the ground. Here’s how to watch Monday Night Football. Who: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) vs. Los Angeles Rams (6-3)When: Monday, Nov. 23Time: 8:15 p.m.

Two NFC North teams will battle it out as the Minnesota Vikings face the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. The Bears currently sit in second place behind the Green Bay Packers, while the Vikings currently rank fourth in the division. Monday Night Football will air on ESPN and football fans can stream it on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu and Sling. The fourth-year back eclipsed 200 rushing yards for the first time this season in the Vikings' game against the Lions. Here’s how to watch Monday night’s game:What: Monday Night Football - Week 10Who: Chicago Bears (5-4) vs. Minnesota Vikings (3-5)When: Monday, Nov. 16Time: 8:15 p.m.

It’s an AFC East matchup on Monday Night Football as the New England Patriots hit the road to take on the New York Jets. The game will air on ESPN and football fans can stream it on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu and Sling. The veteran quarterback will look to veteran running back Frank Gore, who leads the team in rushing yards with 340 yards off 96 carries. New Patriots quarterback Cam Newton has had trouble under pressure and he has thrown seven interceptions. What: Monday Night Football - Week 8Who: New York Jets (0-8) vs. New England Patriots (2-5)When: Monday, Nov. 2Time: 8:15 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to MetLife Stadium where it will face the New York Giants. The game will air on ESPN and football fans can stream it on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu and Sling. Tampa Bay is coming off a win on the road in Week 7 and Tom Brady looks to have another big offensive day. Brady is set to go up against a familiar face in new Giants head coach and former New England Patriots coordinator Joe Judge. What: Monday Night Football - Week 8Who: New York Giants (1-6) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2)When: Monday, Nov. 2Time: 8:15 p.m.

The NFL Sunday had a ton of wild endings and now it’s on to Monday Night Football. The Los Angeles Rams host the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium and look to bounce back from their loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Monday Night Football will air on ESPN and football fans can stream it on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu and Sling. The Rams will look to limit Bears running back David Montgomery, who has turned into one of the team’s top producers. What: Monday Night Football - Week 7Who: Chicago Bears (5-1) vs. Los Angeles Rams (4-2)When: Monday, Oct. 26Time: 8:15 p.m.

The NFL continues to push forward and has entered the seventh week of the season. Just a little less than halfway through, the league has some exciting matchups ahead. Thursday Night Football returns on Week 7 with the New York Giants traveling to Philadelphia to face the Eagles. Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccanneers face Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders to wrap up Sunday’s slate. The Raiders are coming off a win against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs before their bye week.

The Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys will face off for the first time in three years on Monday Night Football. Monday night will be the first time that quarterback Andy Dalton starts for the Cowboys since signing with them as a backup to Dak Prescott. After the Cowboys placed Prescott on injured reserve following an injury in Week 5. The second-year quarterback is the Cardinals second-leading rusher with 296 yards off of 41 carries. What: Monday Night Football - Week 6Who: Dallas Cowboys (2-3) vs. Arizona Cardinals (3-2)When: Monday, Oct. 19Time: 8:15 p.m.

The Chargers will travel to the “Big Easy,” where they will face Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. Monday Night Football will air on ESPN and football fans can stream it on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu and Sling. The Chargers defense has six sacks through four games, with Joey Bosa making three of them. On defense, the Saints look to be more efficient in limiting third-down conversions in the redzone. What: Monday Night Football - Week 5Who: Los Angeles Chargers (1-3) vs. New Orleans Saints (2-2)When: Monday, Oct. 12Time: 8:15 p.m.

The Atlanta Falcons look to get their first win of the season, but they have to get through the Green Bay Packers to do so. Monday Night Football will air on ESPN and football fans can stream it on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu and Sling. The Falcons look to slow down Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones on Monday night. What: Monday Night Football - Week 4Who: Atlanta Falcons (0-3) vs. Green Bay Packers (3-0)When: Monday, Oct. 5Time: 8:50 p.m. ETWhere: Lambeau Field -- Green Bay, WI.

The Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs for a Week 3 matchup on Monday Night Football. This will be the third time that Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has faced off against each other in three years. Monday Night Football will air on ESPN and football fans can stream it on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu and Sling. He looks to get his first win over Mahomes and the Chiefs. What: Monday Night Football - Week 3Who: Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) vs. Baltimore Ravens (2-0)When: Monday, Sept. 28Time: 8:15 p.m.

The Las Vegas Raiders will christen their new stadium in a Monday Night Football matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Monday Night Football will air on ESPN and football fans can stream it on fuboTV (free trial), Hulu and Sling. Las Vegas will look to the power of Josh Jacobs on the ground after he scored three touchdowns in Week 1. Related: How to watch, stream live NFL games online for the 2020 seasonHere’s how to watch Monday night’s game. What: Monday Night Football - Week 2Who: Las Vegas Raiders (1-0) vs. New Orleans Saints (1-0)When: Monday, Sept. 21Time: 8:20 p.m.

Monday marks a significant anniversary for an iconic television program, as “Monday Night Football” will air again exactly 50 years to the day of its first broadcast. The game took place in Cleveland, where the host Browns ultimately beat the New York Jets, 31-21. To view a short video of that broadcast and game on YouTube, click or tap here. From there, “Monday Night Football” took off, becoming the signature broadcast for football fans. From country music star Hank Williams, Jr. singing his famous intro, “All My Rowdy Friends Are Here on Monday Night” to some of the best moments in NFL history, “Monday Night Football” has been an institution for many.

With the NFL back on television screens, there will be plenty of highlights to watch after games. ESPN’s NFL Primetime will give NFL fans those hot clips, as well as a deeper look at what happened in the games. The episodes will be available to watch through Wednesday and will be updated after Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football. Prior to co-hosting NFL Primetime, McFarland worked as a color analyst on Monday Night Football. Subscribers will not only get access to NFL Primetime, but they will be able to watch a variety of programming and live sports from several leagues around the world.

ESPN is hoping that one of the architects of rock n' roll can bring some new energy to their “Monday Night Football” show with fewer fans in the stands this year. The new season starting Monday will feature a new version of Little Richard's hit “Rip It Up” featuring new instrumentals and backup vocals from the Virginia-based band Butcher Brown. The song replaces Hank Williams Jr.'s “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight," which was repurposed with new lyrics like, “All my rowdy friends are here for Monday night.”ESPN said in a press release on Friday that Little Richard's song will be combined with NFL and team highlights. “We’re truly excited to have teamed up with ESPN for this project, and are honored to have had the opportunity to work with the music of the King of Rock N’ Roll, Little Richard,” said Butcher Brown in a statement provided by ESPN. “Monday Night Football” will kick off with a doubleheader featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers playing New York Giants and the Tennessee Titans at the Denver Broncos.

After that came up empty, stadium officials asked PuppykittyNYCity a trap, neuter, release and no-kill shelter for help. "We are hopeful that together we can find the black cat that we all fell in love with Monday night," the stadium statement said. Workers at MetLife Stadium and some New Jersey state troopers herded the feline toward the end zone away from the players. It was directed into the corner of the end zone and then sprinted across the end line to a camera platform. In its statement, stadium officials denied a published report that said the 82,000-plus seat facility houses and feeds 300 cats.

ClickOnDetroit (WDIV)FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (WDIV) - A billboard showing a football referee wearing a cheesehead popped up along I-275 in Michigan as Detroit Lions fans continue to protest the officiating in the "Monday Night Football" game against the Green Bay Packers. At least one billboard in Metro Detroit has featured the image of a referee signaling an "illegal hands to the face" penalty while wearing the Packers' signature cheesehead, ClickOnDetroit reported Thursday. Sky 4 captured video of the billboard at about 4 p.m. Thursday along I-275 near 10 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In both instances, the "Monday Night Football" announcers, as well as fans and analysts across social media, disagreed with the calls. It's been three days, but obviously Lions fans haven't forgotten.

A billboard showing a football referee wearing a cheesehead along I-275 near 10 Mile Road in Farmington Hills on Oct. 17, 2019. (WDIV)FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - A billboard showing a football referee wearing a cheesehead popped up along I-275 in Oakland County as Detroit Lions fans continue to protest the officiating in the "Monday Night Football" game against the Green Bay Packers. At least one billboard in Metro Detroit has featured the image of a referee signaling an "illegal hands to the face" penalty while wearing the Packers' signature cheesehead. READ: 9-year-old Lions fan pens letter to NFL after blown callsSky 4 captured video of the billboard around 4 p.m. Thursday along I-275 near 10 Mile Road in Farmington Hills. It's been three days, but obviously Lions fans haven't forgotten.