On Sept. 21, 1970, TV fans weren’t quite as fired up for the first “Monday Night Football” broadcast, which made its debut on ABC, with the Cleveland Browns defeating the New York Jets 31-21. Of course, Hank Williams Jr. was only 21 and it wasn’t until 1989 that he recorded the iconic promo to the Monday night game.

This week the first of four "Monday Night Football" doubleheaders starts in Week 2, part of the extended package of games on ESPN and ABC. This doubleheader will not have two games on simultaneously, as the first game is on 7 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN) while the nightcap is at 10 p.m. EST (ESPN).

It's our first back-to-back MNF of 2025. First, the Bucs visit the Texans, and then the Chargers and Raiders have a late kickoff.

Here's a look at why there are two scheduled games for "Monday Night Football' in Week 2, including start time and how to watch.

Monday Night Football doubleheader in NFL Week 2 features the Raiders vs Chargers and Bucs vs Texans. Where to watch and stream the games today.

MNF prop bet picks from SportsLine Machine Learning AI for sites like Underdog, DraftKings, Pick6, FanDuel and BetMGM

Week 2 of the 2025 NFL regular season is wrapping up on Monday evening, with not just one, but two games. There will be two "Monday Night Football" games to wrap up Week 2 of the 2025 regular season slate.

Sam Farley breaks down his favorite Lamar Jackson picks and predictions ahead of Monday Night Football vs. the Detroit Lions.

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith revealed Thursday that he will make at least three appearances on the Monday Night Countdown pre-game show during the 2025 NFL season.