Dolphins host Jets and Broncos battle Bengals in thrilling Monday Night Football AFC showdown
Get ready for an electrifying night of football as “Monday Night Football” rolls out a doubleheader packed with AFC action. The second MNF doubleheader of the season promises to deliver excitement, following a thrilling first week. What awaits fans in this highly anticipated matchup?
First Game Highlights
In the opening contest, longtime rivals in the AFC East clash as the New York Jets travel to South Beach to face off against the Miami Dolphins. Both teams are on the hunt for their first victory of the season, making this matchup particularly significant. Adding to the drama, Jets quarterback Justin Fields makes his return after missing a game due to a concussion, which could provide a much-needed boost for New York.
Second Game Preview
Following the clash in Miami, the second game features the Denver Broncos hosting the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High. This will be a critical matchup for the Broncos, led by quarterback Bo Nix, as they look to bounce back from a rocky start to their season. For Cincinnati, this marks the second consecutive game without star quarterback Joe Burrow, leaving Jake Browning and his teammates eager to turn around their fortunes.
Viewing Information
For fans eager to catch the action, here’s what you need to know about tonight’s games:
Matchups:
Dolphins vs. Jets
Broncos vs. Bengals
Locations:
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado
Game Times:
Date: Monday, September 29
Dolphins vs. Jets: 7:15 p.m. ET
Broncos vs. Bengals: 8:15 p.m. ET
Broadcast Details
You can watch the Dolphins and Jets live on ESPN, featuring a talented commentary team that includes Chris Fowler on play-by-play, alongside analysts Dan Orlovsky and Louis Riddick, with reporters Katie George and Peter Schrager on the scene. Meanwhile, the Broncos and Bengals matchup will be aired on ABC, with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman leading the commentary, supported by Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge.
For those who prefer to stream, both games will be available on the new ESPN app and Fubo, which even offers a free trial for new users.
Radio Coverage
If you’re looking to tune in via radio, SiriusXM has you covered. The Dolphins vs. Jets game will be featured on channel 88, NFL Radio, while team-specific broadcasts can be found on channels 225 (Dolphins) and 226 (Jets). For the Broncos vs. Bengals game, the national call will air on channel 227, with specific channels available for each team’s broadcast: 228 for the Bengals and 229 for the Broncos. New subscribers can enjoy their first month of SiriusXM free, allowing fans to keep up with all the action across the NFL and beyond.
As the clock ticks down to kickoff, anticipation builds for what promises to be a riveting night of football.
