What channel is Monday Night Football on tonight? How to watch Lions at 49ers

Posted by Admin December 30, 2024 Football

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When the NFL put the schedule together before the season, it clearly saved the best matchup for the final Monday Night Football game of the year, an NFC Championship rematch between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers.

Detroit has lived up to all billing, as it is 13-2 and looking to sew up a No. 1 seed and the bye and home field that comes with it. San Francisco has been a major disappointment with the post-Super Bowl-loss hangover that has led to a 6-9 record and elimination from the postseason.

San Francisco is still a dangerous team and Detroit has been dealing with a rash of defensive injuries. Still, the Lions are a 3 1/2-point road favorite to wrap up the No. 1 seed.

Who plays tonight on Monday Night Football?

The NFL’s Week 17 Monday Night Football game, the last one of the year, pits the Detroit Lions against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium.

How to watch Monday Night Football tonight?

The Lions at 49ers game will be televised nationally on ABC and ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.

What time is Monday Night Football this week?

The Saints at Packers game is scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. MT/7:15 p.m. CT.

Monday Night Football announcers

Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (analyst) will call the game from the booth at Levi’s Stadium, while Lisa Salters will be on the sidelines.

Who will win on Monday Night Football?

The Lions are 3 1/2-point road favorites over the 49ers in NFL Week 16 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. The Lions are -200 on the moneyline, while the 49ers are +165. The over/under is set at 50 1/2 points.

Detroit Lions injury report

Running back David Montgomery is out for the rest of the regular season with an MCL injury but is aiming for a return in the playoffs. Linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin is doubtful with a neck injury. Receiver Kalif Raymond isd out with an injured foot. End Aiden Hutchinson, cornerback Khalil Dorsey and defensive tackle Alim McNeil continue to be out indefinitely.

San Francisco 49ers injury report

Offensive linemen Spencer Burford (calf) and Aaron Banks (knee) are out, as are linebacker Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) and defensive lineman Robert Beal Jr. Safety Ji’Ayir Brown (ankle), offensive lineman Colton McKivitz (knee)linebacker Tatum Bethune (knee) and cornerback Charvarius Ward (personal) are questionable.

Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers predictions, picks, odds

The line: Detroit 27, San Francisco 23

With a line of 3 1/2 points and an over/under of 50 1/2, Detroit is expected to win 27-23 or 27-24. The Lions are -200 on the moneyline, while the 49ers are +165.

The El Paso Times: Lions 35, 49ers 21

Bret Bloomquist writes: “This is Detroit’s year. The Lions have had this one circled for a while. Their offense will overwhelm San Francisco.”

Sports Betting Dime: Lions 28.9, 49ers 17.9

The site’s formula predicts that the Lions will win the NFL Week 17 game against the 49ers.

ESPN: Lions have a 62.5% chance to beat 49ers on Monday Night Football

The site gives the 49ers a 37.2% shot at winning the NFL Week 17 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie

Dimers: 49ers 26, Lions 23

It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Lions a win probability of 36%, while the 49ers have a win probability of 64%.”

Dimers: Packers 25, Saints 20

It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Saints a win probability of 32%, while the Packers have a win probability of 68%.”

Sportsnaut: Lions 27, 49ers 17

Matt Johnson writes: “While the Detroit Lions are banged-up, the NFL schedule worked out nicely for them with some winnable games versus bad teams in December. The San Francisco 49ers haven’t been able to stop the run all season and Kyle Shanahan’s offense is one-dimensional because of all the injuries at running back. San Francisco will have some explosive plays against the Lions defense, but Detroit should be in control of this one for all four quarters.”

Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com