There will be two Monday Night Football games for the second week in a row, and it looks like the headliner could be a preview of the NFC playoffs.
At 3-0, the Seattle Seahawks are in first place in the NFC West — injuries to several of the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive stars led to a shaky start for the team — and Tonight’s game against the Detroit Lions could be the true measuring stick for quarterback Geno, Smith and company. The Lions went 2-1 last season and were in the NFC Championship Game, fielding one of the league’s most potent offensive lines and looking to return to the division championship for the first time since the 1950s.
However, before that game begins, the first game of the night will be in Miami, with the Dolphins taking on the Titans. Miami is working through a quarterback injury. Tyler Huntley will start this week with Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve and Skylar Thompson dealing with a chest injury. Meanwhile, Tennessee is 0-3 and searching for its offensive identity.
Titans vs Dolphins
Time: 7:30pm ET
Location: Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens, Florida
Channel: ESPN
Stream: ESPN+, Fubo
Seahawks vs. Lions
Time: 8:15pm EST
Location: Ford Field |Detroit
Channel: ABC
Stream: ESPN+, Fubo
Live49 update
The Dolphins offense is in a sad state without Tua Tagovailoa.
Here’s more from Frank Schwab about the first Monday Night Football game of the night.
It’s hard to watch this Dolphins team. They have a talented QB and are one of the most interesting and entertaining teams in the NFL. This current version without Tua may be the least seen version in the NFL. https://t.co/2gut9D1bM1
โ Frank Schwab (@YahooSchwab) October 1, 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024, 7:45pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
Final: Titans 31, Dolphins 12
The Titans defeated the Dolphins to get their first win of the season.
Monday, September 30, 2024 7:43pm PDT
Tony Pollard calls the game
And this should happen in Miami as well. Tony Pollard scored the final touchdown to seal the victory for the Titans.
Monday, September 30, 2024 7:37pm PDT
Kenneth Walker again
This is Kenneth Walker’s third s. The Seahawks and Lions are trading touchdowns at the moment.
Monday, September 30, 2024 7:25pm PDT
touchdown, dolphins
Finally, the Dolphins found the end zone. Tyler Huntley ran in a touchdown just 1 yard, but his two-point conversion attempt failed. The Titans led by 10 points with about three minutes left.
Monday, September 30, 2024 7:24pm PDT
Jameson Williams is on the Lions!
Jameson Williams makes a wild 70-yard grab on the first play of the drive and Detroit scores again! 35-20 late in the third.
Monday, September 30, 2024 7:18pm PDT
Seahawks 20, Lions 28
The Seahawks have been completely on pace with Detroit this first half. Kenneth Walker drilled in a 1-yard score to keep Seattle in the game. However, the 2-point conversion was no good, so it was an 8-point game.
Monday, September 30, 2024 7:08pm PDT
Jared Goff scores a touchdown
Amon-Ra makes a perfect pass for a touchdown! Detroit leads by two possessions again.
Monday, September 30, 2024 7:05pm PDT
David Montgomery is unstoppable
Oh my god, David Montgomery.
Monday, September 30, 2024 19:01 PDT
Lions 21, Seahawks 14
It was a perfect start to the first half for the Seahawks, with AJ Varner capping off a long drive with a 9-yard touchdown catch. It’s now a one-possession game in Detroit.
Monday, September 30, 2024 6:58pm PDT
After 3: Titans 19, Dolphins 6
The Titans extended their lead to 13 points on Nick Folk’s field goal. There were 15 minutes left until their first win of the season.
Monday, September 30, 2024 6:43pm PDT
Titans 16, Dolphins 6
Tony Pollard started a big run to set up a short touchdown for Tejay Spears. The lead against the Titans was now 10.
Monday, September 30, 2024 6:37pm PDT
Half: Lions 21, Seahawks 7
The Seahawks take the ball off the break.
First half stats in Detroit:
Lions:
Jared Goff: 12-of-12, 92 yards
Jahmil Gibbs: 46 rushing yards, 2 TDs
David Montgomery: 42 rushing yards, 1 TD
Seahawks:
Geno Smith: 17/24, 165 yards
DK Metcalf: 5 catches for 73 yards
Monday, September 30, 2024 6:23pm PDT
Mason Rudolph returns to start the second half
Mason Rudolph returned to the Titans in place of Will Revis early on.
Monday, September 30, 2024 18:22 PDT
Seahawks pull off a trick before halftime
The Seahawks were in the game early in the first half and pulled off this perfect trick play to break through the middle.
Monday, September 30, 2024 6:11pm PDT
Lions 21, Seahawks 7
Jahmil Gibbs extended the Lions’ lead with another touchdown run late in the second quarter.
Monday, September 30, 2024 6:09pm PDT
First half QB stats at Miami:
Titans:
Will Levis: 3/4 25 yards, 1 interception
Mason Rudolph: 8-of-14, 79 yards, no touchdowns, no interceptions.
Dolphin:
Tyler Huntley: 7 of 10 for 35 yards, no touchdowns or interceptions. 1 fumble lost
Titans coach Brian Callahan told ESPN he doesn’t know who will start at quarterback in the second half. If Will Revis can play with his injured shoulder, Callahan says he will.
“We’ll see what happens,” Callahan said. … “If he can play, he’ll go.”
Monday, September 30, 2024 6:06pm PDT
Fortunately, the first half ended in Miami. The Dolphins and Titans combined for four field goals, six punts, one fumble, and one interception. Nick Folk’s third field goal of the first half gave the Titans a 9-3 lead as time expired.
Monday, September 30, 2024 18:02 PDT
Walker made a great play early on the touchdown drive and got a first down.
Monday, September 30, 2024 18:01 PDT
Seattle is on Detroit’s board. Kenneth Walker capped off an 11-play, 70-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. Detroit leads 14-7 early in the second quarter.