NFL Games Today: Falcons vs Saints on MNF, Plus the Week 5 Schedule and Where to Watch
talha1200NFL Games Today: Falcons vs Saints on MNF, Plus the Week 5 Schedule and Where to Watch
Original illustration by Meta Protago.
Looking for NFL games today? Good news: there is one on tonight. The Atlanta Falcons visit the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, and kickoff is at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN.
It is Monday, October 5, 2026, so Week 4 of the NFL season is wrapping up. This guide tells you who is playing, what time to tune in, and where to watch NFL games today without any stress. You will also find the full Week 5 list of NFL football games, so you can plan the days ahead too.
- Today's NFL game: Falcons at Saints, Monday, October 5, at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN.
- Both teams come in at 1-2, so tonight is a big one for the NFC South race.
- Time zones: 7:15 PM Central, 6:15 PM Mountain, 5:15 PM Pacific.
- Next up: Bucs at Cowboys on Thursday, October 8, at 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video.
- Week 5 has 15 games. The Chiefs and Panthers are on a bye.
NFL Games Today: Falcons at Saints
Monday night is a single-game night. The Falcons travel to the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans to face the Saints. This NFC South matchup closes out Week 4. ESPN's preview points to Falcons running back Bijan Robinson against Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as a main storyline.
Here is the quick version of the NFL game tonight:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Game | Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints |
| Date | Monday, October 5, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:15 PM ET (7:15 PM CT, 6:15 PM MT, 5:15 PM PT) |
| Stadium | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans |
| TV | ESPN (ManningCast on ESPN2, Spanish on ESPN Deportes) |
| Records | Falcons 1-2, Saints 1-2 |
Because both teams are 1-2, the winner gets a nice lift in the division. The loser falls to 1-3, and that can feel heavy this early. That is why a lot of fans will have this one on, even if they do not root for either team.
Where to Watch the NFL Game Tonight
The main broadcast is on ESPN. Here are the simple ways to watch:
- On TV: Tune to ESPN. ESPN's pregame show, Monday Night Countdown, starts at 6 PM ET.
- On the ManningCast: If you like a relaxed, funny take, the alternate show is on ESPN2.
- Streaming: You can use the ESPN app with an ESPN Unlimited plan, or a live-TV service that carries ESPN.
- On your phone or tablet: NFL+ includes primetime games on mobile devices.
- Local TV: In Atlanta and New Orleans, local stations also show the game.
NFL Football Games This Week (Week 5)
If you came for "NFL today games" and want to plan ahead, here is every game in Week 5. All times are Eastern. Two teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and Carolina Panthers, have a bye, so they do not play.
| Day | Time (ET) | Game | Watch On |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 8 | 8:15 PM | Buccaneers at Cowboys | Prime Video TNF |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 9:30 AM | Eagles vs. Jaguars (London) | NFL Network |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 1:00 PM | Bengals at Dolphins | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 1:00 PM | Vikings at Saints | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 1:00 PM | Giants at Commanders | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 1:00 PM | Bears at Packers (moved from 4:25) | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 1:00 PM | Raiders at Patriots | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 1:00 PM | Texans at Titans | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 1:00 PM | Browns at Jets | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 1:00 PM | Colts at Steelers | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 4:05 PM | Broncos at Chargers | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 4:25 PM | Lions at Cardinals | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 4:25 PM | 49ers at Seahawks | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 8:20 PM | Ravens at Falcons | NBC, Peacock SNF |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 8:15 PM | Bills at Rams | ESPN, ABC MNF |
Schedule source: the official NFL Week 5 schedule. Kickoff times and channels can change, so check again on game day.
Games Today and Every Week: How the Slots Work
Most weeks follow the same pattern. There is one game on Thursday night, a big group of games on Sunday afternoon, one on Sunday night, and one on Monday night. Some weeks start early on Sunday with a game in London. Week 5 is one of those weeks, and it has the Eagles and Jaguars at 9:30 AM ET.
One Schedule Change to Know
Where to Watch NFL Games Today and All Season
Here is the part that trips up many fans: NFL games are spread across several channels and apps. This season, games are on CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC, Prime Video, Netflix, Peacock and NFL Network. Do not worry. This table keeps it simple.
| Channel | What You Get | Streaming Option |
|---|---|---|
| CBS | Sunday afternoon games | Paramount+ |
| FOX | Sunday afternoon games | FOX One |
| NBC | Sunday Night Football | Peacock |
| ESPN and ABC | Monday Night Football | ESPN app (ESPN Unlimited) |
| Prime Video | Thursday Night Football | Prime Video app |
| NFL Network | London games and some special games | ESPN Unlimited, NFL+ |
| Netflix | A few special games (Christmas Day, Week 18 Saturday) | Netflix app |
Watching for Free
Local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC games can be watched for free over the air with an antenna. That covers most Sunday afternoon games in your area. Primetime games on ESPN and Prime Video need a TV or streaming plan, with local-market exceptions like tonight's game in Atlanta and New Orleans.
NFL+ and RedZone
NFL+ lets you watch local and primetime games, but only on phones and tablets. The higher NFL+ Premium tier adds RedZone on all devices. RedZone jumps between all the Sunday 1:00 PM games, so you see every big moment. A few live-TV services also sell RedZone as an add-on, according to Sports Media Watch.
What About NFL Sunday Ticket?
Sunday Ticket is for fans who live far from their favorite team. It shows out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on CBS and FOX. It does not include Thursday, Sunday night or Monday night games, and it leaves out the games shown in your local area. For 2026, Android Authority reported that new customers could get it for $240 with a discount. Prices change, so check the current price on YouTube before you decide.
What's Next
After tonight, the next NFL game is Thursday, October 8, when the Buccaneers visit the Cowboys at 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video. Then comes a full Sunday on October 11, with 14 games, and Bills at Rams on Monday, October 12.
Bigger dates are coming too. Thanksgiving has three games on November 26. Christmas Day has two games on Netflix and one on FOX. Super Bowl 61 is on February 14 on ESPN and ABC. Bookmark this page, because we update it as the season goes on.
Football is not our only love here. While you wait for kickoff, take a look at our best PC games of 2026, check the GTA 6 PC requirements, see how the GTA 6 map compares to GTA 5, or browse the GTA 6 cheat codes.
