The Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders meet on ‘Monday Night Football,’ and plenty of questions will be answered in the matchup.
First, for the Falcons. Quarterback Kirk Cousins has gone through a significantly difficult stretch of football in recent weeks, throwing eight interceptions to no touchdowns in Atlanta’s last four games. That poor play has resulted in a four-game skid for a team that once looked poised to challenge for the NFC South crown.
Instead, questions have arisen over Cousins’ viability as the starter and the likelihood that the Falcons can finish the job in the division. Still, Atlanta is within striking distance of the NFC South title, but it will need Cousins to get right on Monday night. Luckily, he has the right opponent to do it against.
There are many, many more questions about the direction of the Raiders. Nothing has gone right for the silver and black this year, from the quarterback position on down. That has led to questions around the job security of Antonio Pierce, who is in his first full season as Raiders head coach.
Pierce had to navigate some choppy waters this season, some of his own making. Still, with questions about the roster, the coach and the future, the Raiders are likely looking more toward next year than they are Monday.
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Raiders vs. Falcons start time
Start time: 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT)
The Raiders and Falcons are set to kick off at 8:30 p.m. ET in in the second game of the Week 15 ‘Monday Night Football’ doubleheader.
Raiders vs. Falcons TV channel
TV channel: ESPN
The Raiders-Falcons tilt will air on ESPN. Chris Fowler (play-by-play) will be flanked by Louis Riddick and Dan Orlovsky in the broadcast booth.
Raiders vs. Falcons live stream
Live stream: Fubo | ESPN+
For cord cutters looking for a live stream for the matchup, you can turn to Fubo. Fubo carries NBC, as well as CBS, FOX, NFL Network and the ESPN family of networks, meaning you can catch NFL action through the remainder of the season.
ESPN+, the proprietary streaming service of ESPN, will also carry the game.
Watch Raiders vs. Falcons on Fubo
Where is Raiders vs. Falcons?
The Raiders defend their home turf, Allegiant Stadium, against the Falcons on Monday night.
Raiders vs. Falcons predictions, picks
Here’s how the USA TODAY Sports staff feels the Raiders-Falcons matchup will sway:
Lorenzo Reyes: Falcons 19, Raiders 13
Tyler Dragon: Falcons 27, Raiders 20
Richard Morin: Falcons 17, Raiders 10
Jordan Mendoza: Falcons 29, Raiders 17
Raiders vs. Falcons odds, moneyline, over/under
The Falcons are favorites to defeat the Raiders, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Not interested in this game? Check out expert picks and best bets for every NFL game this week.
Odds as of Monday at 5 p.m. ET
Spread: Falcons (-6)
Moneyline: Falcons (-275); Raiders (+225)
Over/under: 44.5
NFC South standings
The Falcons still have an opportunity at the NFC South, but they’re going to need every win they can get heading into the remainder of the season. Here’s how the division stacks up following Sunday’s games:
Buccaneers (8-6)
Falcons (6-7)
Saints (5-9)
Panthers (3-11)
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