Monday Night Football is always a special occasion in the NFL, and the penultimate Monday night in September brings an exciting doubleheader to fans across the country. The Jacksonville Jaguars will kick off the evening against the Buffalo Bills, followed by the Washington Commanders taking on the Cincinnati Bengals just a short while later. Both games will air concurrently, providing fans with back-to-back football action.
“This is a great opportunity for us to bounce back and get our first win of the season,” said Trevor Lawrence, quarterback for the Jaguars. “We’re going to give it our all against a tough Bills team.”
The Bills, led by star quarterback Josh Allen, are currently 2-0 and looking to continue their winning streak. “We know the Jaguars are hungry for a win, but we’re focused on staying undefeated,” Allen said in a pregame interview.
Following the Jaguars vs. Bills matchup, the Commanders will face off against the Bengals. Joe Burrow, the Bengals’ quarterback, understands the importance of this game. “We can’t afford to start the season 0-3,” Burrow said. “We need to come out strong and get the job done against Washington.”
Tonight’s games mark the first of four Monday night doubleheaders scheduled throughout the season. Fans can expect a similar lineup in the coming weeks, as more teams will have the opportunity to showcase their skills on primetime television.
In a recent update, it was revealed that Evan Engram has been ruled out for Monday night’s game, while Tank Bigsby is listed as questionable. These injuries could have an impact on the outcomes of both matchups, adding an extra layer of uncertainty to the games.
The Jaguars vs. Bills game is set to begin at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN, while the Commanders vs. Bengals game will follow 45 minutes later at 8:15 PM ET on ABC and ESPN+. This doubleheader continues a trend that began last season, with more games airing on ABC and ESPN as part of the NFL’s media rights agreement.
With star quarterbacks seeking their first wins of the season and teams eager to avoid falling to an 0-3 start, Monday night’s doubleheader promises to deliver plenty of excitement for football fans. Be sure to tune in and catch all the action as it unfolds.
