Who plays on 'Monday Night Football' tonight? Time, TV channel, schedule for NFL Week 8 game

"Monday Night Football" is here to close out Week 8, and with it comes an important interconference clash.

The Raiders are traveling to Detroit to take on the Lions in a battle of one of the NFC's best teams and a middle-of-the-pack AFC team.

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Las Vegas is on the AFC side of the coin. Despite a decent start to the season, few believe the 3-4 Raiders are any sort of playoff contender. Jimmy Garoppolo has helped them to some wins over weaker competition, but for the most part, the team has been average.

The Raiders need to win to avoid hearing more rumblings about Josh McDaniels' job security. His gambit that Garoppolo would be an upgrade over Derek Carr doesn't appear to be paying off, and a 3-5 record after eight weeks would only reinforce that.

As for the Lions, they are off to a 5-2 start and are among the best teams in the NFL. They still have their warts, as evidenced by their 32-point blowout loss against the Ravens, but their offense has been one of the best units in the league. That will allow them to compete with most teams across the league — provided that they can stay healthy.

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Here's what to know about the "Monday Night Football" matchup in Week 8 and why the Lions are expected to beat the Raiders.

Who plays on Monday Night Football tonight?

• Matchup: Raiders vs. Lions
• Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Mich.

The Lions are set to host the Raiders on "Monday Night Football" in Week 8. The two teams are coming off embarrassing Week 7 losses and will look to get back on track in prime time.

The Raiders (3-4) were defeated by the Bears in landslide fashion. Las Vegas' defense struggled to slow down undrafted rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent while allowing running back D'Onta Foreman to total three touchdowns in the 30-12 thrashing.

Jimmy Garoppolo's absence played a part in the Raiders' struggles against the Bears. Brian Hoyer — who hasn't won a start since 2016 — was tapped to replace him and predictably struggled, producing very little outside of garbage time. Thus, the Raiders will be hoping Garoppolo can return to connect with his top receivers, Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers, against a Detroit defense that just surrendered 503 yards to the Ravens.

The Lions (5-2) remain one of the NFL's strongest teams, but their performance against the Raiders left a lot to be desired. Jared Goff and the offense sputtered early during the game, which featured high winds, but their defense was broken early in the 38-6 loss. The secondary will need to button up its issues, and it could get a boost in doing so if cornerback Jerry Jacobs can return to action.

Outside of the game against the Ravens, the Detroit offense has been one of the best in the NFL. They have been efficient on the ground and productive through the air with Amon-Ra St. Brown, David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta serving as their top weapons. Montgomery is still recovering from a rib injury, so Gibbs will likely have a larger role in the backfield after his impressive receiving performance against the Ravens.

With a win, the Lions will continue to be in command of the NFC North heading into their bye week. A loss, however, could give a glimmer of hope to the Vikings as they face the weakest part of their schedule to date.

Thus, this contest will be of the utmost importance to Dan Campbell and Co.; the same can be said about Josh McDaniels as he fights to prove he is the best option to lead the Raiders.

What time is the NFL game tonight?

• Date: Monday, Oct. 30
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT)

The Raiders vs. Lions game will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET, the same time that all "Monday Night Football" games will begin in 2023.

For those watching the game in the Las Vegas area, which is in the Pacific time zone, the local kickoff time will be at 5:15 p.m.

What channel is Monday Night Football on tonight?

• TV channel: ESPN | ABC
• Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)

ESPN will be the home of "Monday Night Football," as it has been since 2006. That said, the ESPN broadcast will also be simulcast on its sister network ABC, so viewers nationally will be able to watch it on multiple channels.

Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (game analyst) will be on the call for the Raiders vs. Lions game while Lisa Salters continues in her role as the program's sideline reporter. Rules analyst John Parry will round out the broadcast while Scott Van Pelt will host the pregame and halftime shows for the program.

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 numerous ways that NFL fans will be able to stream "Monday Night Football" during the 2023 season. It will be carried by ESPN+, NFL+ and several other services as a well.

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, 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 Raiders vs. Lions matchup this week:

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