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Monday Night Football Doubleheader: Bills Test Falcons, Bears Battle Commanders | Stream on ESPN, ABC


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Monday Night Football this week features a doubleheader with the Buffalo Bills at the Atlanta Falcons kicking off at 7:15 Eastern on ESPN, followed by the Chicago Bears traveling to face the Washington Commanders at 8:15 on ABC. Cord-cutters have more options this year than ever—you can stream the games live on both ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer service and ESPN Plus, as well as Fubo and most major streaming platforms carrying the ABC or ESPN networks. According to the official NFL and ESPN schedules, these are the only two Monday games for October 13.

The matchup of Josh Allen and the Bills against a rejuvenated Falcons squad in Mercedes-Benz Stadium is drawing the lion’s share of headlines. Buffalo is coming in hot, sporting a 4-1 record and sitting as Super Bowl favorites at +450, per Vegas Insider, while Atlanta is looking to break out after an uneven start at 2-2. Most oddsmakers have the Bills favored by 4.5 points with an over-under around 49.5. ESPN analysts are billing this as a major test for the Atlanta defense. Josh Allen’s chemistry with Stefon Diggs remains a matchup nightmare, but the Falcons’ new look offense with rookie standout quarterback Carter Mills is sparking optimism in Atlanta, especially after last week’s wild comeback win against the Saints. Watch for Bills linebacker Matt Milano, whose playmaking ability has become pivotal, though he’s listed as questionable after missing practice Thursday—a situation that could swing defensive matchups if he sits, according to the Buffalo Bills official site.

Over in Washington, the Commanders are 4.5-point favorites over the visiting Bears, with a projected total of 50.5. Both teams are in must-win territory with Washington fighting for NFC East relevance and the Bears desperate to keep their season afloat after a rough 1-4 start. Local DC sports radio is buzzing over Commanders’ quarterback Sam Howell, who’s quietly putting together a breakout campaign, while Chicago hopes Justin Fields can recapture his 2023 magic. A key storyline is the health of Commanders wideout Terry McLaurin, who returned to limited practice Friday.

Expert predictions from SportsLine and CBS Sports are strongly favoring the Bills to win outright but suggest the Falcons could cover if their pass rush generates pressure on Allen. For the later game, the consensus is Washington wins and covers, citing the Bears’ struggling secondary.

To recap, you can catch Bills at Falcons on ESPN and stream via ESPN Plus or ESPN’s new direct streaming app, Bears at Commanders is on ABC and the same streaming services. Thanks for listening, make sure to subscribe and never miss an update. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.

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