Monday Night Football: Buccaneers vs. Lions
Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season wraps up with a doubleheader on Monday Night Football. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sitting at the top of the NFC South, travel to face the Detroit Lions.
The Buccaneers, currently at 5-1, are riding a two-game winning streak, even amidst various injuries that have affected their lineup. It’s interesting how their offense seems to shift from week to week because of these injuries. Baker Mayfield stands out as the only quarterback this season to throw over 10 touchdowns and just one interception. This evening, his team takes on a Lions defense that has allowed 13 passing touchdowns throughout the season.
The Detroit Lions, holding a record of 4-2, recently endured a frustrating 30-17 defeat against Kansas City, marking their second loss of the season. This was, you know, the first time since Week 1 that they scored under 30 points.
Game Details
- When: October 20th at 7 PM ET
- Where: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
- Channel: ABC, ESPN
- Streaming: DIRECTV (trial available)
If you’re not cable-bound, there are ways to catch Monday Night Football for free. DIRECTV offers a 5-day free trial that lets viewers access channels like ABC and ESPN, and afterwards, subscriptions start at $49.99 per month for over 90 live channels.
If you want something less permanent, Sling TV has an Orange one-day pass for $4.99, giving you a full day of access to content on their platform, including ESPN. They even have flexible weekend and week passes if you’re looking to watch for a few days.
Manning Cast Status
No Manning cast will air tonight. Eli and Peyton Manning will be back next Monday, watching the Commanders take on the Chiefs.
Upcoming Monday Night Football Schedule
- Week 7: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions – October 20th, 7 PM
- Week 7: Houston Texans vs. Seattle Seahawks – October 20th, 10 PM
- Week 8: Washington Commanders vs. Kansas City Chiefs – October 27th, 8:15 PM
- Week 9: Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys – November 3rd, 8:15 PM
- Week 10: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers – November 10th, 8:15 PM
- Week 11: Dallas Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Raiders – November 17th, 8:15 PM
- Week 12: Carolina Panthers vs. San Francisco 49ers – November 24th, 8:15 PM
- Week 13: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots – December 1st, 8:15 PM
- Week 14: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Chargers – December 8th, 8:15 PM
- Week 15: Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers – December 15th, 8:15 PM
- Week 16: San Francisco 49ers at the Indianapolis Colts – December 22nd, 8:15 PM
- Week 17: Los Angeles Rams vs. Atlanta Falcons – December 29th, 8:15 PM
- Week 18: TBA
