For the first time this season for Colts fans and the second time this season for Saints fans, those who wish to watch their team's game will have to scan their TV channels for ESPN. Indianapolis at New Orleans is the featured game on "Monday Night Football" in Week 15.
Monday night's game will have an impact on the NFL playoff picture regardless of the result. The Colts need a win to stay alive in the AFC hunt, as a loss to the Saints would eliminate them from contention. New Orleans, which already clinched a playoff spot in the NFC by virtue of winning the NFC South, are still hoping to earn the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC, or at least a first-round bye.
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If the Colts hope to pull off a stunning upset as nine-point underdogs, they'll need the help of wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, who was listed as questionable with a calf injury entering Week 15. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett is aiming for his fourth straight road game without an interception, but he'll need all the help he can get in the Superdome against the Saints.
That also means Brissett likely will need to outplay Drew Brees, who threw 5 TD passes in a 62-7 rout of the Colts the last time they visited New Orleans back in 2011. The Saints QB, who has posted 300 or more yards, 3 or more TDs and a rating of 110 or better in three of his last four home games, needs just 3 TD passes Monday night to pass Peyton Manning (539) for the all-time career record.
Below is all the info you need to watch Saints vs. Colts on Monday night in Week 15, including the TV channel and kickoff time.
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What channel is Saints vs. Colts on today?
- TV channel (national): ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN App
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" presentation this season features Joe Tessitore on the play-by-play call and Booger McFarland providing analysis. Lisa Salters is ESPN's sideline reporter for Monday night games, and John Perry is the crew's officiating analyst for 2019.
For those who can't get to a TV and wish to find Saints vs. Colts on the radio, the New Orleans call can be heard on Sirius channel 83 and XM channel 226, and the Indianapolis call can be heard on Sirius channel 81 and XM channel 225.
Saints vs. Colts: What time is kickoff?
- Date: Monday, Dec. 16
- Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET
The 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff time for Saints vs. Colts marks New Orleans' fourth and final prime-time appearance in the regular season. The Saints will close the season with a couple early Sunday afternoon kickoffs, at Tennessee next week and at Carolina in Week 17.
As for the Colts, Monday night's game marks their third and final prime-time game of the season. Indianapolis also will close the season with a pair of early Sunday afternoon kickoffs, at home next week against Carolina and at Jacksonville in Week 17.
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Saints schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
| Week 1 | Sept. 9 (Monday) | vs. Texans | 7:10 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| Week 2 | Sept. 15 | at Rams | 4:25 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Week 3 | Sept. 22 | at Seahawks | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 4 | Sept. 29 | vs. Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| Week 5 | Oct. 6 | vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Week 6 | Oct. 13 | at Jaguars | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 7 | Oct. 20 | at Bears | 4:25 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Week 8 | Oct. 27 | vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 9 | BYE | - | - | - |
| Week 10 | Nov. 10 | vs. Falcons | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Week 11 | Nov. 17 | at Buccaneers | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Week 12 | Nov. 24 | vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Week 13 | Nov. 28 (Thursday) | at Falcons | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| Week 14 | Dec. 8 | vs. 49ers | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Week 15 | Dec. 16 (Monday) | vs. Colts | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| Week 16 | Dec. 22 | at Titans | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Week 17 | Dec. 29 | at Panthers | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
Colts schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
| Week 1 | Sep. 8 | at Chargers | 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Weel 2 | Sep. 15 | at Titans | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 3 | Sep. 22 | vs. Falcons | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 4 | Sep. 29 | vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 5 | Oct. 6 | at Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC |
| Week 6 | BYE | |||
| Week 7 | Oct. 20 | vs. Texans | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 8 | Oct. 27 | vs. Broncos | 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 9 | Nov. 3 | at Steelers | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 10 | Nov. 10 | vs. Dolphins | 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 11 | Nov. 17 | vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 12 | Nov. 21 (Thursday) | at Texans | 8:20 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Week 13 | Dec. 1 | vs. Titans | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 14 | Dec. 8 | at Buccaneers | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| Week 15 | Dec. 16 (Monday) | at Saints | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| Week 16 | Dec. 22 | vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| Week 17 | Dec. 29 | at Jaguars | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |