Jeff Saturday’s brief tenure in charge of the Colts has already seen Indianapolis drop three nationally-televised games. If the Colts don’t tighten up, that record could quite easily turn to four on Monday.
Indianapolis’ woeful campaign his a new low last week, when the Colts saw a 33-0 lead evaporate en route to an overtime loss to the Vikings.
The offense was putrid, the defense tattered. Now, they’ve turned to a new QB, their third of the season: Nick Foles.
If Indy fans thought a reprieve was coming, they might want to think again: Justin Herbert and the Chargers are headed to town.
It hasn’t been the easiest of seasons for the Bolts. Keenan Allen, Joey Bosa, Austin Ekeler and Mike Williams all spent some time on the sideline, depriving Los Angeles of some of its biggest stars. In that environment, Herbert struggled a bit.
But as the lineup has returned to strength, so too has Herbert. The third-year hurler isn’t quite on pace for the gaudy numbers he put up in his rookie and sophomore campaigns, throwing for seven touchdowns to just one interception in four games prior to last week’s messy clash with the Titans.
Even when Herbert struggled (as was the case against Tennessee), it seemed Los Angeles had enough in the tank to keep trekking along. Ekeler averaged nearly five yards a pop last week, finding pay dirt with a crucial score in the fourth quarter. And although the defense couldn’t quite stop Derrick Henry, it did just enough to blight the Titans’ other weapons.
All that amounted to a 17-14 win for the Chargers in Week 15, a result that pushes them ever so closer to a playoff spot. After the debacle that occurred at the end of the last season, you can’t imagine there are many better ways to wash out the bitter taste of a 9-8 year than a playoff push.
Things could get dicey for Saturday and company, especially after such a soul-crushing defeat. With a hungry Los Angeles team on the prowl, that could prove a very imposing threat.
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With that, here’s everything you need to know about this week’s “Monday Night Football” clash, including start time and broadcast information.
What time is the NFL game tonight?
- Date: Monday, Dec. 26
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Chargers-Colts will kick off at approximately 8:15 p.m. from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What channel is ‘Monday Night Football’ on tonight?
Per usual, “Monday Night Football” will be broadcast nationally on ESPN in the U.S.
Joe Buck will handle play-by-play duties, while Troy Aikman will offer musings from the booth as a color commentator. Lisa Salters will provide reports and interviews from the sideline.
There will be no “Monday Night Football” simulcast on ESPN2 this week. Peyton and Eli Manning will return to television sets during Wild Card Weekend.
Those with cable can watch Monday’s game on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. Cord-cutters can follow the action on ESPN+ (pending a subscription) or via fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
Canadian fans can find Monday’s action on TSN 3, as well as DAZN, which carries every NFL game.
NFL live stream info for ‘Monday Night Football’
Chargers vs. Colts will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Fans with a cable plan can also find Monday’ game on ESPN.com or the ESPN app.
Cord-cutters, meanwhile, can tap into the action on ESPN+ with a subscription, as well as fuboTV— which carries the ESPN family of networks and comes with a free trial. Streamers in Canada can watch via DAZN, which features every NFL game.
Here are all the ways cord-cutters can stream the game on Monday night:
| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN.com/ESPN App | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| ESPN+ | No | No | $9.99/month | No |
| NFL App | No | Yes | – | – |
| NFL+ | No | No | $9.99/month | Yes |
| fuboTV | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV Stream | No | No | $49.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $35/month | No |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $54.99/month | Yes |
‘Monday Night Football’ schedule 2022
| Week | Date | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 12 | Seahawks 17, Broncos 16 |
| 2 | Sept. 19 | Bills 41, Titans 7 |
| 2 | Sept. 19 | Eagles 24, Vikings 7 |
| 3 | Sept. 26 | Cowboys 23, Giants 16 |
| 4 | Oct. 3 | 49ers 24, Rams 9 |
| 5 | Oct. 10 | Chiefs 30, Raiders 29 |
| 6 | Oct. 17 | Chargers 19, Broncos 16 (OT) |
| 7 | Oct. 24 | Bears 33, Patriots 14 |
| 8 | Oct. 31 | Browns 32, Bengals 13 |
| 9 | Nov. 7 | Ravens 27, Saints 13 |
| 10 | Nov. 14 | Commanders 32, Eagles 21 |
| 11 | Nov. 21 | 49ers 38, Cardinals 10 |
| 12 | Nov. 28 | Steelers 24, Colts 17 |
| 13 | Dec. 5 | Buccaneers 17, Saints 16 |
| 14 | Dec. 12 | Patriots 27, Cardinals 13 |
| 15 | Dec. 19 | Packers 24, Rams 12 |
| 16 | Dec. 26 | Chargers vs. Colts |
| 17 | Jan. 2 | Bills vs. Bengals |
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