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A statement will be made at SoFi Stadium tonight.
At 8 p.m. ET, Josh Allen’s visiting Buffalo Bills take on Matthew Stafford’s Los Angeles Rams in a Monday Night Football matchup that will put both contenders’ early season mettle to the test.
Ahead of this high-stakes Week 5 contest, Sean McVay’s squad scored a huge 24-20 win over the Eagles to improve to 2-2. A second consecutive victory tonight would put the preseason Super Bowl favorites above .500 for the first time this year.
Watch Bills vs. Rams for free
- When: Oct. 12, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Where: SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- Channel: ESPN and ABC
Buffalo won’t make that easy, though.
Coming off a heartbreaking 29-26 loss at the hands of the Patriots in Week 4, Joe Brady’s boys look to return to their winning ways this evening.
“There’s a standard by which we play. And we’re either playing to that standard or not,” Brady, 37, said. “And look, we may not ever reach what that is. But it’s my job to consistently set the tone.”
Oddsmakers give Los Angeles a 3.5-point edge — The Post “expects [Puka] Nacua to shake loose offensively and generate splash plays that’ll lead to a Rams win in primetime” — but we can’t wait to see how this elite showdown shakes out.
Here’s how to tune in to Monday Night Football for free.
Who plays MNF tonight (Oct. 12)?
The Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams play in tonight’s Monday Night Football.
Bills vs. Rams start time
The Bills vs. Rams game on MNF is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET today, Oct. 12.
How to watch Bills vs. Rams MNF for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream Monday Night Football live for free.
DIRECTV is our favorite service for trying live TV for free. Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial when you subscribe to the MySports genre pack, which includes ESPN and ABC. You’ll also get $20 off every month for your first six months with the genre pack.
Is there a ManningCast for tonight’s game?
Yes, Eli and Peyton Manning host broadcaster Jim Nantz, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young and actress/Rams fan Brenda Song — all of whom are making their ManningCast debuts — this evening.
2026 Monday Night Football schedule
| Week | Date | Teams | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Oct. 12 | Bills vs. Rams | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN / ABC |
| 6 | Oct. 19 | Commanders vs. 49ers | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN / ABC |
| 7 | Oct. 26 | Cowboys vs. Eagles | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN / ABC |
| 8 | Nov. 2 | Bears vs. Seahawks | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 9 | Nov. 9 | Bills vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN / ABC |
| 10 | Nov. 16 | Chargers vs. Ravens | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 11 | Nov. 23 | Bengals vs. Commanders | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 12 | Nov. 30 | Panthers vs. Buccaneers | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 13 | Dec. 7 | Cowboys vs. Seahawks | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN / ABC |
| 14 | Dec. 14 | Steelers vs. Jaguars | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 15 | Dec. 21 | Patriots vs. Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN / ABC |
| 16 | Dec. 28 | Giants vs. Lions | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| 17 | Jan. 4 | Texans vs. Packers | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
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