The 49ers head north as the walking wounded.
San Francisco lost its shot at 2023 perfection in Week 6, losing to the Browns in a sloppy matchup. The 49ers also sustained three big injuries in the matchup, with Trent Williams, Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey all getting hurt.
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The Vikings are dealing with injury woes of their own -- and to their biggest star, no less. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson is on the shelf with a hamstring injury. Also adding to the intrigue is Kirk Cousins' future in Minnesota.
The quarterback has been adamant that he's staying purple through the end of the season. Beyond that is anyone's guess.
What once looked like a preeminent offensive matchup may turn into anything but on Monday night. The show must go on. Here's who plays and how to watch on "MNF" in Week 7.
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Who plays on Monday Night Football tonight?
- Matchup: Vikings vs. 49ers
- Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn.
The Vikings and 49ers meet on "Monday Night Football" in Week 6. San Francisco will hit the road and visit Minnesota in an NFC matchup.
What time is the NFL game tonight?
- Date: Monday, Oct. 23
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT)
The "Monday Night Football" matchup between the 49ers and the Vikings kicks off at 8:15 p.m. ET, which is the customary start time for "MNF" games throughout the 2023 season.
The game kicks off at 7:15 p.m. local time (CT).
What channel is Monday Night Football on tonight?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be on the call for Vikings vs. 49ers, with Lisa Salters providing sideline reports for the matchup. John Parry rounds out the team as the broadcast's NFL rules analyst.
For cord-cutters, Fubo carries the ESPN family of networks, as well as ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and NFL Network, meaning you will be able to catch nationally televised games throughout the 2023 season. Fubo also offers a free trial.
Viewers in Canada can catch the matchup on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.
NFL live stream for Monday night game
There are a myriad of options to stream NFL's "Monday Night Football" slate throughout the 2023 season. Fans can catch the game on ESPN's streaming service ESPN+, NFL+ and a number of other streaming services.
Viewers without cable can turn to Fubo, which carries ESPN, CBS, NBC, Fox, ABC and NFL Network, meaning you'll be able to catch NFL action throughout the 2023 season. Fubo also offers a free trial.
For those North of the border in Canada, DAZN carries NFL Game Pass, meaning you'll be able to catch NFL games throughout the 2023 season.
Here are a few more options to catch the Vikings vs. 49ers matchup this week.
| Streaming option | Cable sub needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
| ESPN.com/ESPN App | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| NFL+ (mobile only) | No | No | $6.99/month | Yes |
| NFL+ Premium | No | No | $14.99/month | Yes |
| Fubo | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| DIRECTV STREAM | No | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Sling TV | No | No | $40/month | Yes |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $72.99/month | Yes |
| No | No | $24.99/month* | No |
*$24.99 CAD
Monday Night Football schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Matchup/Results |
| 1 | Sept. 11 | Jets 22, Bills 16 (OT) |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | Saints 20, Panthers 16 |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | Steelers 26, Browns 22 |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | Eagles 25, Buccaneers 11 |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | Bengals 19, Rams 16 |
| 4 | Oct. 2 | Seahawks 24, Giants 3 |
| 5 | Oct. 9 | Raiders 17, Packers 13 |
| 6 | Oct. 16 | Cowboys 20, Chargers 17 |
| 7 | Oct. 23 | 49ers at Vikings |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | Raiders at Lions |
| 9 | Nov. 6 | Chargers at Jets |
| 10 | Nov. 13 | Broncos at Bills |
| 11 | Nov. 20 | Eagles at Chiefs |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | Bears at Vikings |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | Bengals at Jaguars |
| 14 | Dec. 11 (8:15 p.m., ABC) | Packers at Giants |
| 14 | Dec. 11 (8:15 p.m., ESPN) | Titans at Dolphins |
| 15 | Dec. 18 | Chiefs at Patriots |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | Ravens at 49ers |
| 17 | Dec. 30 | Lions at Cowboys |
| 18 | Jan. 6 (4:30 p.m., ESPN/ABC) | TBD |
| 18 | Jan. 6 (8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC) | TBD |