How to watch Jacksonville vs. Buffalo: Time, date and how to watch this week

Week 3 features a pair of Monday Night Football games. The early game is the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Buffalo Bills. Given how difficult both teams’ September schedules are, this a must-win contest for both teams.

The Jaguars struggled to start the season with a 20-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. In that game, their defense gave up 319 passing yards and allowed the Dolphins to convert 50 percent of their third downs. They’ll need to shore these up, as they’re going against one of the better passing offenses in the Bills. Buffalo is a top-10 passing and scoring offense led by quarterback Josh Allen. Allen’s dual-threat ability allows the Buffalo Bills to test vulnerabilities in defenses, which could spell trouble for Jacksonville. The key for the Jaguars is to use their balanced offensive attack to sustain drives and keep Allen and the potent Bills offense on the sideline. If the Jaguars have several three-and-outs early, it could put them behind and pressure them into relying on the pass more.

It should be a fun contest between two good defenses. Even with Jacksonville surrendering passing yards and not getting off the field on third downs, they still held an excellent Dolphins offense to 20 points. Therefore, even if the Bills gain progress early, the Jacksonville Jaguars have the dudes to limit scores.

The Jaguars have a September slate of games against the Dolphins, Browns, Bills and Texans, four teams that could make the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Bills face the Ravens and Texans after the Jaguars, making this game integral for both teams’ momentum.

If you’re a fan of either team, we’ll help you find a way to stream the game live. Our guide covers which channel it is on, the date/time and the best streaming platforms to consider.