"Monday Night Football" could be a defensive battle in Week

"Monday Night Football" could be a defensive battle in Week 9. This week's matchup features two teams that have been known for their defense over the history of their respective franchises, and in 2021, at least one of them has a strong defense.That would be the Steelers. Pittsburgh's defense started the season well but dealt with injury i sues during the team's early-season struggles. However, during the team's three-game winning streak, they have played much better and are rounding into form with T.J. Watt healthy.The team facing off against the Steelers will be the Bears. Chicago's season hasn't gone as planned. They were hoping to grow after making the playoffs as the No. 7 seed last year, but they have stumbled in recent weeks. Their defense has been fine, but they haven't been able to do much of anything on offense.Will the Bears get back on track offensively against the Steelers? Or will the Steelers stay hot and earn their fourth-straight game? Here is everything to know about ESPN's "Monday Night Football" game for Week 9, including the kickoff timeand more.MORE: Who plays on 'Monday Night Football'tonight?Matchup: Bears at SteelersLocation: Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Penn.The Steelers (4-3) are playing host to the Bears (3-5) on "Monday Night Football" in Week 9. The two teams are moving in opposite directions at the midpoint of the season.The Steelers have won three consecutive games and are starting to find their rhythm. Their offense is averaging just18.9 points per game, but they have averaged 21.7 points per game during their winning streak. Meanwhile, their defense is rounding into form and has allowed 20 or fewer points in three straight games.As for the Bears Andy Pettitte Jersey , they had a solid game against the 49ers during which Justin Fields had a beautiful fourth-down touchdown scramble. However, they have lost three consecutive games and have averaged 13 points per game during that span.Chicago will need to find a way to move the ball against Pittsburgh. The Steelers' defense has played well in recent weeks while the Bears' offense hasn't done much under Matt Nagy. The coach is returning from a COVID-related absence in Week 9, so he'll have to show some innovative, new ideas if he wants the team's succe s to continue as it did against the 49ers.What time is the NFL game tonight?Date: Monday, Nov. 8Time: 8:15 p.m. ET"Monday Night Football" will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET. Every Monday night game in 2021 is scheduled to start at that time.What channel is 'Monday Night Football'on tonight?TV channel: ESPNLive stream: | ESPN App | "Monday Night Football" will be broadcast on ESPN in Week 9. Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst) and Lisa Salters (sideline reporter) will comprise the broadcast team.There will be no alternate broadcast for "Monday Night Football," as the "Manningcast" won't be on air.Streamers will be able to watch the game via Watch ESPN, the ESPN app or by using fuboTV,.Meanwhile, viewers in Canada can watch the game on DAZN .NFL live stream for 'Monday Night Football'Because "Monday Night Football" is aired on ESPN, it will be available to stream live on all of the team's digital platforms (ESPN.com, ESPN App, etc.). This will be the easiest way for viewers with cable or satellite to view the game.Cord-cutters also have plenty of options with which they can stream "Monday Night Football" during the 2021 NFL season.Streaming option Cable subscription needed? Free? Cost Free trial? ESPN.com/ESPN App YesYes--NFL App NoYes--Yahoo! Sports App NoYes--fuboTV NoNo$60/monthYesDirecTV Stream Austin Romine Jersey NoNo$55/monthYesHulu Plus Live TV NoNo$55/monthYesSling TV NoNo$30/monthYesYouTube TV NoNo$65/monthYesChicago Bears schedule 2021WeekDateOpponentKickoff timeTV1Sept. 12at L.A. Rams8:20 p.m. ETNBC2Sept. 19vs. Bengals1 p.m. ETFOX3Sept. 26at Browns1 p.m. ETFOX4Oct. 3vs. Lions1 p.m. ETFOX5Oct. 10at Raiders4:05 p.m. ETCBS6Oct. 17vs. Packers1 p.m. ETFOX7Oct. 24at Buccaneers4:25 p.m. ETCBS8Oct. 31vs. 49ers1 p.m. ETFOX9Nov. 8at Steelers8:15 p.m. ETESPN10Nov. 14Bye11Nov. 21vs. Ravens1 p.m. ETCBS12Nov. 25at Lions12:30 p.m. ETFOX13Dec. 5vs. Cardinals1 p.m. ETFOX14Dec. 12at Packers8:20 p.m. ETNBC15Dec. 20vs. Vikings8:15 p.m. ETESPN16Dec. 26at Seahawks4:05 p.m. ETFOX17Jan. 2vs. Giants1 p.m. ETCBS18Jan. 9at Vikings1 p.m. ETFOXPittsburgh Steelers schedule 2021WeekDateOpponentKickoff timeTV1Sept. 12at Bills1 p.m. ETCBS2Sept. 19vs. Raiders1 p.m. ETCBS3Sept. 26vs. Bengals1 p.m. ETCBS4Oct. 3at Packers4:25 p.m. ETCBS5Oct. 10vs. Broncos1 p.m. ETFox6Oct. 17vs. Seahawks8:20 p.m. ETNBC7Oct. 24BYE8Oct. 31at Browns1 p.m. ETCBS9Nov. 8vs. Bears8:15 p.m. ETESPN10Nov. 14vs. Lions1 p.m. ETFox11Nov. 21at Chargers8:20 p.m. ETNBC12Nov. 28at Benga1 p.m. ETCBS13Dec. 5vs. Ravens4:25 p.m. ETCBS14Dec. 9at Vikings8:20 p.m. ETFox, NFL Network, Amazon Prime Video15Dec. 19vs. Titans1 p.m. ETCBS16Dec. 26at Chiefs4:25 p.m. ETCBS17Jan. 3vs. Browns8:15 p.m. ETESPN18Jan. 9at Ravens1 p.m. ETCBSMonday Night Football schedule 2021There will be 17 "Monday Night Football" games in 2021 even though there is no doubleheader. That's because the season has extended to 17 games over 18 weeks. There will be no "Monday Night Football" during Week 18; all games will be played on Sunday.Week Date Matchup Week 1Sept. 13Las Vegas Raiders vs. Baltimore RavensWeek 2Sept. 20Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit LionsWeek 3Sept. 27Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia EaglesWeek 4Oct. 4Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas RaidersWeek 5Oct. 11Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis ColtsWeek 6Oct. 18Tenne see Titans vs. Buffalo BillsWeek 7Oct. 25Seattle Seahawks vs. New Orleans SaintsWeek 8Nov. 1Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York GiantsWeek 9Nov. 8Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Chicago BearsWeek 10Nov. 15San Francisco 49ers vs. Aroldis Chapman Jersey Los Angeles RamsWeek 11Nov. 22Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York GiantsWeek 12Nov. 29Washington Football Team vs. Seattle SeahawksWeek 13Dec. 6Buffalo Bills vs. New England PatriotsWeek 14Dec. 13Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles RamsWeek 15Dec. 20Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota VikingsWeek 16Dec. 27New Orleans Saints vs. Miami DolphinsWeek 17Jan. 3Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns