Week 17 of “Monday Night Football” pits the Buffalo Bills (12-3) against the Cincinnati Bengals (11-4)! The Bengals are on a seven-game hot streak and will cinch the AFC North with a victory. The Bills have won six in a row, so either way, someone is going to leave upset. We've got a killer game in store for us this week! Keep a close eye on the action by following our guide to streaming “Monday Night Football” without cable!
When Is 'Monday Night Football' and Where Can You Watch It?
Here’s everything you need to know about this Week 17 game featuring the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals:
- Who's playing: Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals
- When's kickoff: 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT on Jan. 2
- Where's the game: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Where to watch: ESPN
The Bills and Bengals have played against each other 32 times, including twice post-season, and the Bills lead the series 17-15. The Bengals have won three of the last five against Buffalo, but with both teams on such long winning streaks this week (the Bengals have won their last seven, and the Bills have won their last six), it's anyone's guess who will take the victory this week. These teams take the field with the most combined “Monday Night Football” wins in NFL history this season.
On the Bills' side, expect quarterback Josh Allen to keep being the offensive powerhouse he is, averaging 28 points per game, completing 63.4 percent of his passes, and rushing 746 yards total for the season. For Cincinnati, quarterback Joe Burrow averages 26.1 points per game, completes 69 percent of his passes, and has snagged 27 first downs for the Bengals. We're in store for some top-quality football this week!
Catch the action for yourself – follow our streaming guide below.
Where to Watch the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals Game
ESPN is 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.
Hulu + Live TV gives you access to Hulu’s complete library of on-demand content, along with a lineup of live television channels, including ESPN. That means Hulu + Live TV can be your ticket to catching “Monday Night Football” without cable. Read our full review of Hulu to find out everything you need to know.
ESPN is on fuboTV, and that should thrill football fans. With the Worldwide Leader here, you can enjoy all the “Monday Night Football” you want. fuboTV is a cable replacement service that puts a special emphasis on sports. For more information on the service, check out our complete complete review of fuboTV.
One of the oldest skinny bundle products on the market is also one of the cheapest ways to watch “Monday Night Football” without a cable subscription. Since its launch, live TV service Sling TV has developed a solid reputation among cord-cutters. You can read our review of Sling TV to learn why.
YouTube TV
Google has its hands in more pies than Marie Callender, so it’s only natural that the internet giant would roll out its own skinny bundle service. Through the YouTube TV platform, you can access dozens of channels, including ESPN. If you would like to learn more about YouTube TV, check out the YouTube TV channel list.
Yahoo Sports App
Mobile users have another option for streaming “Monday Night Football” without subscribing to ESPN, as Yahoo Sports has an agreement with the NFL. Simply download the Yahoo app and you’ll get access to the same slate of games that you do on the official league application. The one additional benefit you’ll get over the NFL’s platform is Yahoo’s live scoreboard for every other sport. This means you can easily switch away from the game to curse about your other favorite team. Just like the NFL’s service, this download is free of charge.
Can I Watch ‘Monday Night Football’ on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast?
When it comes to watching “Monday Night Football,” you’ve got options. You can watch it on your TV, if that’s your style. You can also watch it on your laptop, desktop, phone, or tablet. Find your preferred service in the chart below to see what kind of platform support you can expect.
| Roku | Fire TV | Apple TV | Android TV | Chromecast | iOS | Android | Web/ browser |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulu + Live TV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| fuboTV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sling TV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube TV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
More to Watch for “Monday Night Football” Fans
Winning in the NFL isn’t easy. If you don’t believe it, just ask all the coaches who got fired either during or immediately after last season. Luckily, getting a legal livestream of “Monday Night Football” isn’t nearly as tricky.
You can actually stream NFL football any day of the week! Check out our complete guide to streaming NFL games to learn more or get specific guidance on your best cable-free options for watching Thursday Night Football without cable. If you want to watch the NFL playoffs without cable, we can help you there as well. We’ll even tell you how to get the Super Bowl online.
If you’re a football fan, there’s a chance you might like other sports as well. Read our guide to watching sports without cable to find out more about watching your favorite teams via both skinny bundles and over-the-air broadcasts.
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