The Cowboys got a shock to the system Sunday night and could face the same fate Monday night.
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Dallas is coming off a dreadful, "humbling" loss to the 49ers in Week 5, and now they travel west to face Justin Herbert and the Chargers on "Monday Night Football" in Week 6.
Dak Prescott had a night to forget in Week 5, throwing three interceptions in a 14-of-24 passing performance. Needless to say, Prescott will need to play better to keep pace with the high-powered Chargers offense and Justin Herbert. It's been a little bit of a slow start for Herbert, but he's still thrown seven touchdowns through the first five games of the season.
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Still, the Chargers employ Brandon Staley — and that means it's never cut-and-dry when Los Angeles takes the field.
Here's who plays and to how to watch the "MNF" matchup.
Who plays on Monday Night Football tonight?
- Matchup: Chargers vs. Cowboys
- Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif.
The Cowboys and the Chargers meet on "Monday Night Football" in Week 6. The Cowboys travel out to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. to face the Chargers.
What time is the NFL game tonight?
- Date: Monday, Oct. 16
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT)
The "Monday Night Football" matchup between the Chargers and the Cowboys kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET, which is the customary start time for "MNF" games throughout the 2023 season.
The game kicks off at 5:15 p.m. local time in the Los Angeles area.
What channel is Monday Night Football on tonight?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be on the call for Cowboys vs. Chargers, with Lisa Salters providing sideline reports for the matchup. John Parry rounds out the team as the broadcast's NFL rules analyst.
For cord-cutters, Fubo carries the ESPN family of networks, as well as ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and NFL Network, meaning you will be able to catch nationally televised games throughout the 2023 season. Fubo also offers a free trial.
Viewers in Canada can catch the matchup on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.
NFL live stream for Monday night game
There are a myriad of options to stream NFL's "Monday Night Football" slate throughout the 2023 season. Fans can catch the game on ESPN's streaming service ESPN+, NFL+ and a number of other streaming services.
Viewers without cable can turn to Fubo, which carries ESPN, CBS, NBC, Fox, ABC and NFL Network, meaning you'll be able to catch NFL action throughout the 2023 season. Fubo also offers a free trial.
For those North of the border in Canada, DAZN carries NFL Game Pass, meaning you'll be able to catch NFL games throughout the 2023 season.
Here are a few more options to catch the Cowboys vs. Chargers matchup this week:
| Streaming option | Cable sub needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| ESPN.com/ESPN App | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| NFL+ (mobile only) | No | No | $6.99/month | Yes |
| NFL+ Premium | No | No | $14.99/month | Yes |
| Fubo | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| DIRECTV STREAM | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $40/month | Yes |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $72.99/month | Yes |
| No | No | $24.99/month* | No |
*$24.99 CAD
Monday Night Football schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Matchup/Results |
| 1 | Sept. 11 | Jets 22, Bills 16 (OT) |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | Saints 20, Panthers 16 |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | Steelers 26, Browns 22 |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | Eagles 25, Buccaneers 11 |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | Bengals 19, Rams 16 |
| 4 | Oct. 2 | Seahawks 24, Giants 3 |
| 5 | Oct. 9 | Raiders 17, Packers 13 |
| 6 | Oct. 16 | Cowboys at Chargers |
| 7 | Oct. 23 | 49ers at Vikings |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | Raiders at Lions |
| 9 | Nov. 6 | Chargers at Jets |
| 10 | Nov. 13 | Broncos at Bills |
| 11 | Nov. 20 | Eagles at Chiefs |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | Bears at Vikings |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | Bengals at Jaguars |
| 14 | Dec. 11 (8:15 p.m., ABC) | Packers at Giants |
| 14 | Dec. 11 (8:15 p.m., ESPN) | Titans at Dolphins |
| 15 | Dec. 18 | Chiefs at Patriots |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | Ravens at 49ers |
| 17 | Dec. 30 | Lions at Cowboys |
| 18 | Jan. 6 (4:30 p.m., ESPN/ABC) | TBD |
| 18 | Jan. 6 (8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC) | TBD |
