Monday Night Football returns tonight for Week 3 NFL action: It's the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tampa.
The Steelers have struggled at the start of this season, tying the first game and losing the next. So, they are hungry for a win on the road. The Buccaneers are off to a 2-0 start and enjoy a No. 8 power ranking in the AP's Pro32.
You can get live score updates here tonight from this gamecast.
What time, TV channel is the Steelers vs. Buccaneers game tonight?
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Odds: Tampa Bay -1; over/under 55
TV channel: ESPN
Live streaming: WatchESPN.com
Preview (from the Associated Press):
So much for struggling without Jameis Winston.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not only thriving in the suspended quarterback's absence, but they're also evolving into an offensive juggernaut that's set to perform on a national stage when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit Monday night.
Thanks to Ryan Fitzpatrick and a talented collection of playmakers that include DeSean Jackson, Mike Evans, O.J. Howard and Chris Godwin, the Bucs (2-0) are off to their best start in eight years and have the NFL's top-ranked offense.
The Steelers (0-1-1) are not far behind at No. 2, however, inconsistency on defense has Ben Roethlisberger and Co. winless through two weeks.
"I respect what they've done. I'm not so sure I'm surprised," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said of Tampa Bay's emergence with wins against the New Orleans Saints and the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
They've done it with Fitzpatrick, a 35-year-old journeyman who has thrown TD passes for seven NFL franchises, delivering the best two games of his career.
"Man, he's got some explosive weapons. He's stepping in for Winston, but Fitz is not a step-in guy. This guy has started in multiple cities," Tomlin said.
You can find Steelers vs. Buccaneers live updates during the game below. You may have to click on the link if viewing on a mobile phone: Tweets by steelers
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