The New York Giants enter tonight’s second Monday Night Football game of the 2026-27 season as winners, having beaten the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. The Los Angeles Rams, meanwhile, have lost their first two games and are looking to start the season with a win. Kickoff for the matchup between the two teams is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET, with ABC and ESPN carrying the broadcast. The ManningCast will also be available on ESPN2 and the ESPN App.
Tonight’s Game: Rams vs. Giants
The Rams dropped their first two contests to the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers, each of them claiming a 2-0 victory. A third defeat would be a poor result for a squad beginning its campaign like that.
The Giants, however, opened with a 28-20 win over the Cowboys. New York’s offense could be a problem. Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo have both played this season, and if both can stay healthy, the Giants could make some noise in the NFC East. The G-Men have momentum from that Week 1 win, and a road win in Inglewood would extend it.
How to Watch Tonight’s Game
This game airs on ABC and ESPN. Without cable, the streaming choices stack up: a working cable login lets you watch on ABC, ESPN, the ESPN App, or the ABC website. Those without cable will need a live TV streaming service instead.
The table below shows where tonight’s game airs across the board.
| Watch Option | Channel | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast TV | ABC and ESPN | None required |
| Streaming with cable login | ABC, ESPN, ESPN App, ABC website | Cable login required |
| Live TV streaming | fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, NFL+, Sling TV | Subscription required |
| DIRECTV | Five-day free trial | Genre Packs start at $19.99/month |
The ManningCast Returns
ESPN2 and the ESPN App put Peyton and Eli back on for Week 2. The ManningCast airs 11 times during the regular season, with a special presentation reserved for Super Bowl week.
Streaming Without Cable
The lead streaming pick is DIRECTV, which lets users try it out for five days without paying before the subscription starts. Plans begin at $19.99/month, and the service lets you build your own packages using Genre Packs, so you can choose which plans match your tastes and budget.
YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV are each offering new subscribers free trials, and NFL+ gives you the ability to watch live MNF on your phone or tablet.
The 2026-27 MNF Schedule
Throughout the winter, the regular season features games airing on ESPN and ABC. Tonight’s Week 2 matchup pits the Rams against the Giants, and the remaining schedule follows that.
- Week 2: New York Giants vs. Los Angeles Rams (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
- Week 3: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
- Week 4: Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
- Week 5: Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Rams (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
- Week 6: Washington Commanders vs. San Francisco 49ers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
- Week 7: Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
- Week 8: Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
- Week 9: Buffalo Bills vs. Minnesota Vikings (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
- Week 10: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Baltimore Ravens (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
- Week 11: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
- Week 12: Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
- Week 13: Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
- Week 14: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
- Week 15: New England Patriots vs. Kansas City Chiefs (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC)
- Week 16: New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
- Week 17: Houston Texans vs. Green Bay Packers (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)
Tonight’s Bottom Line
The Rams have started the campaign with two defeats. The Giants come into this game with confidence after taking their Week 1 contest. The broadcast arrangements are ABC and ESPN, with the ManningCast available on ESPN2 and the ESPN App. The start time is 8:15 p.m. ET.
The game is what it is.
Source material: “‘Monday Night Football’ Tonight: Who’s Playing? How To Watch ‘MNF’ on ABC and ESPN,” Decider.
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