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    NFL fans will be treated to a Super Bowl 55 rematch on “Monday Night Football” during week 9.

    THE Kansas City Chiefs will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for only the second time since Tom Brady and Co. crushed them 31-9 in the big game.

    Of course, the Buccaneers are no longer led by Brady, who is now a color commentator for Fox’s NFL coverage. Mayfield Baker is in charge of their offense and hopes to lead the team to the playoffs for a third straight year under Todd Bowles.

    Meanwhile, the Chiefs are the last undefeated team in the NFL despite numerous offensive injuries. Rashee Rice, Hollywood Brown and Isiah Pacheco remain out, but Andy Reid’s team has found a way to keep winning as they pursue an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat.

    Here’s what you need to know for tonight’s “Monday Night Football” game:

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    Who is playing Monday Night Football tonight?

    The Chiefs (7-0) host the Buccaneers (4-4) on “Monday Night Football” In Week 9.

    The Chiefs are the only undefeated team in the NFL, but they haven’t been as precise offensively as fans are accustomed to.

    Patrick Mahomes is on pace for a career-best completion percentage (68.4%), but is also on pace for a career-high in steals. He entered Week 9 tied for the league lead in interceptions with nine in just seven games. He has yet to have a game without an interception, so he will look to avoid mistakes against a porous Buccaneers defense.

    Kansas City’s receivers have a good matchup against a Tampa Bay secondary, allowing 255.4 passing yards per game, fourth-highest in the NFL. Travis Kelce has bounced back from a slow start to the season and should continue to be Mahomes’ No. 1 weapon, while DeAndre Hopkins will look to improve on his two-catch, 29-yard debut with the Chiefs.

    As usual, the Chiefs will count on the defense of Steve Spagnuolo, who ranks fifth in the league in terms of points and yards allowed this season.

    The Buccaneers are no picnic for the Chiefs defense, as Tampa Bay ranks fourth in scoring (29.4 points per game) and yards (389.5 per game) in the NFL. Mayfield Baker Much to thank for that, but the Buccaneers will be undermanned offensively without Chris Godwin (ankle) and Mike Evans (hamstring) available for the match.

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    This means Mayfield will continue to rely on tight end Cade Otton as his number one target. Otherwise, he’ll spread the ball around and rely on his team’s field-by-committee approach to keep the offense moving.

    The Buccaneers need to win to avoid falling too far behind in the NFC South race. They entered Week 9 one game behind the Falcons in the standings, but their deficit has been more of a two-game deficit since Atlanta swept the season series against them.

    What time is the NFL game tonight?

    • Date: Monday November 4
    • Time: 8:15 p.m. ET

    There is only one “Monday Night Football” game in Week 9, which will start at the same time as usual: 8:15 p.m. ET.

    ESPN’s Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (color commentary) will be on the call for the game. Lisa Salters returned to her role as sideline reporter in Week 8 after a brief absence, and she is expected to be in action for Week 9 as well.

    Pre- and post-game analysis of “Monday Night Football” will take place in the ESPN studio with analysts Adam Schefter, Alex Smith, Larry Fitzgerald, Ryan Clark, Marcus Spears and Jason Kelce.

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    What channel is Monday Night Football on tonight?

    ESPN and ABC will air “Monday Night Football” broadcasts throughout the 2024 season.

    Fans who prefer to stream football games can watch “MNF” with an ESPN+ subscription or with Fubo, which offers a seven-day free trial.

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