Monday Night Football Week 7 Doubleheader: Buccaneers vs. Lions Preview and Watch Guide
Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season wraps up tonight with an exciting Monday Night Football doubleheader. The first game features the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading north to take on the Detroit Lions.
Buccaneers vs. Lions Game Preview
The Buccaneers (5-1) enter this matchup riding a two-week winning streak despite battling a string of injuries. Their offense has looked different from week to week, but quarterback Baker Mayfield has been a standout. Mayfield is currently the only quarterback with more than 10 passing touchdowns and just one interception this season.
Tonight, Tampa Bay’s offense will face a Detroit defense that has allowed 13 passing touchdowns so far this year. The Lions (4-2) were handed their second loss of the season last week, falling 30-17 to the Kansas City Chiefs. That game marked the first time since Week 1 that Detroit scored fewer than 30 points.
How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Lions for Free
Game Time: Buccaneers vs. Lions kicks off at 7 p.m. ET tonight, October 20, on ESPN.
If you don’t have cable, you can still stream Monday Night Football live for free using a live TV streaming service. Our top recommendation is DIRECTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial that includes ESPN and ABC. After the trial ends, prices start at $49.99/month for over 90 live channels.
If you’re not ready for a full subscription, consider the Sling Orange Day Pass, priced at $4.99. This gives you 24 hours of access to Sling TV Orange, including ESPN. Sling also offers weekend and week-long passes ranging from three to seven days.
Is There a ManningCast Tonight?
No, there is no ManningCast for tonight’s game. Eli and Peyton Manning will return to ESPN2 next Monday to call the Washington Commanders vs. Kansas City Chiefs matchup.
Monday Night Football Schedule 2025
- Week 7: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions – Oct. 20, 7 p.m. ET
- Week 7: Houston Texans at Seattle Seahawks – Oct. 20, 10 p.m. ET
- Week 8: Washington Commanders at Kansas City Chiefs – Oct. 27, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 9: Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys – Nov. 3, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 10: Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers – Nov. 10, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 11: Dallas Cowboys at Las Vegas Raiders – Nov. 17, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 12: Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers – Nov. 24, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 13: New York Giants at New England Patriots – Dec. 1, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 14: Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Chargers – Dec. 8, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 15: Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers – Dec. 15, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 16: San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts – Dec. 22, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 17: Los Angeles Rams at Atlanta Falcons – Dec. 29, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Week 18: To Be Determined
Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy the Monday Night Football action tonight!
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