How to Watch ‘Monday Night Football’: Texans vs. Cowboys

It’s the Battle of Texas this week as the Houston Texans (6-4) head north to take on the Dallas Cowboys (3-6). The Cowboys are seriously struggling this season with four straight losses. Getting annihilated 34-6 to the Eagles last week is unlikely to make them feel confident going into the Governor's Cup either. The Texans are first place in the AFC South, but they benefit from being in a weak division. Over the past few weeks, the Texans are also struggling with a lull in performance. They have lost three of their last four games, including last week’s 4th quarter field goal loss to the Lions. They have been weak on offense, showing sloppy passing and ball protection, but if the Texans can deliver on defense, their weaknesses probably won’t be enough to save the flailing Cowboys. The last Governor’s Cup was in 2022, and although it usually only occurs every 4 years, a 2024 game was scheduled due to the rotation of the fifth interconference game.

Here is all the info you need to watch “Monday Night Football.”

Here’s everything you need to know about the Week 11 “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Texans and the Cowboys:

• Who's playing: Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys
• When's kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT on Nov. 18
• Where's the game: AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas
• Where to watch: ABC, ESPN+

The Texans are the favorite to win the Battle of Texas, with most outlets anticipating that there is nothing that can help the Cowboys at this point. The rivalry isn’t a long one, but it's heated. The first Governor's Cup was held in 2002, but with pre-Texans Oilers history dating back to the ‘60s. The last time the teams met in 2022, the Texans led the entire game, before succumbing to a 27-23 loss from a touchdown in the last 45 seconds. It was a spectacular win for the Cowboys, but they are not having the same 12-5 season they were in 2022 by a long shot. Of the six times the rivalry has been played, the Cowboys lead the all-time record 4-2. Can they be that team again on Monday night?

See how this week’s matchup goes by following our guide to streaming “Monday Night Football.”

ESPN and ABC are the official streaming and broadcast home of “Monday Night Football.” Wherever you can find ESPN or an ESPN stream, you can find “Monday Night Football” games. Because ESPN and ABC are to easy to find without cable, many streaming platforms will give NFL fans the access they need to make sure they don't miss a single game.

Here are the streaming services that offer ESPN and ABC:

• DIRECTV
• fuboTV
• Hulu + Live TV
• YouTube TV
• Free Over-the-Air TV (for ABC, not ESPN)

Worried you'll have to watch the game on your computer, or worse, your phone? Welcome to the future: you can stream “Monday Night Football” on any modern streaming device, as long as you have the right streaming service access.

Any smart TV or streaming device will let you cast your streaming service right to your living room TV. Some of our favorite devices come from brands like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast.

“Monday Night Football” may only come around once a week, but we’re here to help you catch NFL action all week long! Start by checking out our guide on How to Watch NFL Games Without Cable. For specific game nights, check out our other guides on How to Watch Sunday Night Football and How to Watch Thursday Night Football. At the end of the season, we’ll also make sure you have everything you need to watch the Super Bowl without cable.

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