Sports: What time is the NFL game tonight? TV schedule, channel for Chiefs vs. Giants in Week 8

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It's time for the Chiefs to get things back on track. At least, Chiefs fans hope that it is.

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The reigning AFC Champions have lost for the fourth time already this year. They have just a 3-4 record after seven games and have already matched or exceeded their total losses from the last three seasons.

Kansas City desperately needs a win to stay afloat in the competitive AFC West. The Giants represent a good opportunity for them to do that.

MORE: Watch Chiefs vs. Giants live with fuboTV (7-day free trial)

The Giants sport just a 2-5 record and while they're coming off a win over the Panthers, they have largely proven beatable this season. In their last seven "Monday Night Football" games, the Giants are 1-6 straight up, so they seem to be at a minor disadvantage. That could become major if the crowd at Arrowhead Stadium gets rowdy.

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Here's all you need to know to watch the Chiefs take on the Giants on "Monday Night Football" tonight.

What time is the NFL game tonight?

• Date : Monday, Nov. 1
• Time : 8:15 p.m. ET

"Monday Night Football" will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET. Every Monday night game in 2021 is scheduled to start at that time.

What channel is 'Monday Night Football' on tonight?

• TV channel : ESPN
• Live stream : Watch ESPN | ESPN App | fuboTV

"Monday Night Football" will be broadcast on ESPN in Week 8. Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst) and Lisa Salters (sideline reporter) will comprise the broadcast team.

Week 8 will also feature an alternate watch option, the so-called "ManningCast". "Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli" will return for the second straight week and its fifth episode. Last week, the Mannings spoke with Marshawn Lynch, Tom Brady, Sue Bird and Drew Brees. Expect them to bring more quality guests on air.

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"Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli" will be available to watch on ESPN2.

Streamers will be able to watch the game via Watch ESPN, the ESPN app or by using fuboTV, which comes with a seven-day free trial.

Meanwhile, viewers in Canada can watch the game on DAZN free with a 30-day trial.

NFL live stream for 'Monday Night Football'

Because "Monday Night Football" is aired on ESPN, it will be available to stream live on all of the team's digital platforms (ESPN.com, ESPN App, etc.). This will be the easiest way for viewers with cable or satellite to view the game.

Cord-cutters also have plenty of options with which they can stream "Monday Night Football" during the 2021 NFL season.

Streaming option	Cable subscription needed?	Free?	Cost	Free trial?
ESPN.com/ESPN App	Yes	Yes	-	-
NFL App	No	Yes	-	-
Yahoo! Sports App	No	Yes	-	-
fuboTV	No	No	$60/month	Yes
DirecTV Stream	No	No	$55/month	Yes
Hulu Plus Live TV	No	No	$55/month	Yes
Sling TV	No	No	$30/month	Yes
YouTube TV	No	No	$65/month	Yes

Kansas City Chiefs schedule 2021

Week	Date	Opponent	Kickoff time	TV
1	Sept. 12	vs. Browns	4:25 p.m. ET	CBS
2	Sept. 19	at Ravens	8:20 p.m. ET	NBC
3	Sept. 26	vs. Chargers	1 p.m. ET	CBS
4	Oct. 3	at Eagles	1 p.m. ET	CBS
5	Oct. 10	vs. Bills	8:20 p.m. ET	NBC
6	Oct. 17	at Washington	1 p.m. ET	CBS
7	Oct. 24	at Titans	1 p.m. ET	CBS
8	Nov. 1	vs. Giants	8:15 p.m. ET	ESPN
9	Nov. 7	vs. Packers	4:25 p.m. ET	Fox
10	Nov. 14	at Raiders	8:20 p.m. ET	NBC
11	Nov. 21	vs. Cowboys	4:25 p.m. ET	Fox
12	BYE	-	-	-
13	Dec. 5	vs. Broncos	1 p.m. ET	CBS
14	Dec. 12	vs. Raiders	1 p.m. ET	CBS
15	Dec. 16	at Chargers	8:20 p.m. ET	Fox/NFLN/Amazon
16	Dec. 26	vs. Steelers	4:25 p.m. ET	CBS
17	Jan. 2	at Bengals	1 p.m. ET	CBS
18	Jan. 9	at Broncos	4:25 p.m. ET	CBS

New York Giants schedule 2021

Week	Date	Opponent	Kickoff time	TV
1	Sept. 12	vs. Broncos	4:25 p.m. ET	Fox
2	Sept. 16	at Washington (Thursday)	8:20 p.m. ET	NFLN
3	Sept. 26	vs. Falcons	1 p.m. ET	Fox
4	Oct. 3	at Saints	1 p.m. ET	Fox
5	Oct. 10	at Cowboys	4:25 p.m. ET	Fox
6	Oct. 17	vs. Rams	1 p.m. ET	Fox
7	Oct. 24	vs. Panthers	1 p.m. ET	Fox
8	Nov. 1	at Chiefs (Monday)	8:15 p.m. ET	ESPN
9	Nov. 7	vs. Raiders	1 p.m. ET	CBS
10	Nov. 14	Bye	—	—
11	Nov. 22	at Buccaneers (Monday)	8:15 p.m. ET	ESPN
12	Nov. 28	vs. Eagles	1 p.m. ET	Fox
13	Dec. 5	at Dolphins	1 p.m. ET	Fox
14	Dec. 12	at Chargers	4:05 p.m. ET	Fox
15	Dec. 19	vs. Cowboys	1 p.m. ET	Fox
16	Dec. 26	at Eagles	1 p.m. ET	Fox
17	Jan. 2	at Bears	1 p.m. ET	CBS
18	Jan. 9	vs. Washington	1 p.m. ET	Fox

Monday Night Football schedule 2021

There will be 17 "Monday Night Football" games in 2021 even though there is no doubleheader. That's because the season has extended to 17 games over 18 weeks. There will be no "Monday Night Football" during Week 18; all games will be played on Sunday.

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Week	Date	Matchup
Week 1	Sept. 13	Las Vegas Raiders vs. Baltimore Ravens
Week 2	Sept. 20	Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions
Week 3	Sept. 27	Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 4	Oct. 4	Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Week 5	Oct. 11	Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 6	Oct. 18	Tennessee Titans vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 7	Oct. 25	Seattle Seahawks vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 8	Nov. 1	Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Giants
Week 9	Nov. 8	Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Chicago Bears
Week 10	Nov. 15	San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week 11	Nov. 22	Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Giants
Week 12	Nov. 29	Washington Football Team vs. Seattle Seahawks
Week 13	Dec. 6	Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots
Week 14	Dec. 13	Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week 15	Dec. 20	Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings
Week 16	Dec. 27	New Orleans Saints vs. Miami Dolphins
Week 17	Jan. 3	Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns