The playoff race is heating up, and the Week 16 “Monday Night Football” showdown between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers could shape the postseason picture. The Packers are in great shape as the No. 6 seed, with a 99 percent chance of securing a playoff spot. All they need is one more win, and a victory on Monday night would officially punch their ticket. For the Saints, things are far less optimistic. After their Week 15 loss to the Washington Commanders, their postseason chances have dwindled to just one percent. Their only hope hinges on a highly unlikely scenario: They must win, Tampa Bay has to lose, and the Falcons need to drop their last two games. To make matters worse, quarterback Derek Carr confirmed he’s out for the matchup against Green Bay — and likely the rest of the season — after his Week 15 hand injury. With these odds, the Saints’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread.
Here is all the info you need to watch “Monday Night Football.”
When Is 'Monday Night Football' and Where Can You Watch It?
Here’s everything you need to know about the Week 16 “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Saints and the Packers:
- Who's playing: New Orleans Saints vs. Green Bay Packers
- When's kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT on Dec. 23
- Where's the game: Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Where to watch: ABC, ESPN+
This game is shaping up to be one of the most lopsided matchups of the season, with the Saints as 13.5-point underdogs. To topple the Packers, they’ll need nothing short of a holiday miracle. With Derek Carr sidelined, New Orleans turned to second-year QB Jake Haener last week against the Commanders, only to bench him mid-game for rookie Spencer Rattler. Rattler played much better, nearly leading a comeback before the Saints fell just one point short. If he brings that same spark against Green Bay, they might have a snowball’s chance in hell. The Packers and Saints have squared off 28 times since 1968, with Green Bay holding an 18-10 lead in the all-time series. Week 16 looks like another easy win for the Packers, who are not only playoff-bound but also a major national draw. Add in the electric atmosphere at Lambeau Field on Christmas Eve Eve, and it’s safe to say the Packers’ confidence will be riding high.
See how this week’s matchup goes by following our guide to streaming “Monday Night Football.”
How to Stream '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)
Can I Watch ‘Monday Night Football’ on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast?
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.
More to Watch for “Monday Night Football” Fans
“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.
Looking for even more sports without a cable subscription? Give ESPN a try. From golf to MMA, ESPN covers it all. Be sure to check out our guide on how to watch ESPN without cable.
I have ESPN plus and they DO NOT OFFER for you to watch Monday night football through them. They will ONLY allow you to sign into another provider! It shouldn’t be on the list.
agreed, same thing happened to me. have ESPN+ through disney bundle but can’t watch MNF. wth?
That is right, cannot watch Monday Night Football on ESPN
wgn has the local broadcast in chicago