What channel is Saints vs. Seahawks today? Schedule, time for ‘Monday Night Football’ in week 7

The Seahawks will head to another meeting without Russell Wilson at quarterback.

Wilson remains out with finger surgery, and Seattle has turned to Geno Smith to lead its offense. Smith, in his first start since 2017, completed 71.9 percent of his passes with 209 passing yards, a touchdown and no picks in a 23-20 loss to the Steelers.

Smith and the Seahawks will have to face one of the toughest defenses in the league as they prepare to face the Saints on “Monday Night Football.”

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If there’s one thing to keep Seahawks fans optimistic heading into the game, it’s the receivers. Despite a mistake against the Steelers, DK Metcalf has had a strong season entering Week 7 No. 17 overall in the league with 441 receiving yards. His teammate Tyler Lockett was not far behind with 425 receiving yards, good for No. 19 in the league.

However, the Saints’ defense figures to give them a lot of difficulties. New Orleans has allowed just 5.3 yards per play this season, the 10th-best in the NFL, and they’ve been especially good against passing offenses, with just five touchdowns to nine interceptions so far.

There is also the solid play of late Jameis Winston. Since a dismal second week, Winston has completed 60.8 percent of his passes for 633 yards and seven touchdowns with just one interception.

Here’s everything you need to know about watching the Saints-Seahawks game, including the TV channel, start time, and more.

What channel is Saints vs. Seahawks today?

• Television channel (national): ESPN
• Live broadcast: ESPN application | fuboTV | ESPN +

Week 7 will end with the Saints taking on the Seahawks on “Monday Night Football,” with Steve Levy set to handle play-by-play and Brian Griese and Louis Riddick providing analysis on the ESPN broadcast. Lisa Salters will serve as the game’s side reporter, while former NFL referee John Parry will serve as the rules analyst.

The ManningCast returns to television stations Monday, with Peyton and Eli Manning again calling the game on ESPN2.

Broadcast audiences can watch the game on the ESPN app, using ESPN +, or using fuboTV, which offers a 7-day free trial.

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Saints vs. Seahawks start time

• Date: Monday October 25
• Kick off: 8:15 pm ET

The Saints and Seahawks showdown will begin at 8:15 pm ET at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. All “Monday Night Football” games in 2021 are scheduled to begin at 8:15 pm ET.

Live NFL broadcast for ‘Monday Night Football’

“Monday Night Football” airs on ESPN, so it will be available to broadcast live on all the company’s digital platforms (ESPN.com, ESPN App, etc.). This will be the easiest way for cable or satellite viewers to watch the game.

Cable cutters also have many options with which they can stream “Monday Night Football” during the 2021 NFL season.

Saints Calendar 2021

2021 Seahawks Schedule

Monday Night Football 2021 schedule

ESPN is scheduled to broadcast 17 regular season “Monday Night Football” games in 2021. There is no doubleheader, but due to the extension of the season to 17 games over 18 weeks, there will be an additional week of “Monday Night Football.” However, the show will not air during week 18; all games will be played on Sunday.