The Steelers are bringing a three-game winning streak into this game, whereas the Bears have lost three straight. They’re coming out of a buzzsaw portion of their schedule, featuring games against the Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and San Francisco 49ers. The Steelers, meanwhile, have been winning ugly – but winning all the same. Most recently, they netted a 15-10 win over their division rival Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers defense does pose some problems for the Bears on paper. T.J. Watt has terrorized quarterbacks, and it’s hard to discount Fields’ disastrous first start against the Browns. If Watt and the Steelers can keep him under pressure, it could be a long Monday night for Chicago. The Steelers’ secondary, however, is susceptible to missed tackles, which could benefit the Bears if they can gameplan possibly.
To that point, Matt Nagy will return for the Bears’ sideline on Monday after clearing COVID-19 protocols. He reclaims the position from special teams coach Matt Tabor, though Bill Lazer will likely continue to call plays for Fields and the Bears offense.
Cracks are appearing in the armor of some of the AFC North’s best, with the Bengals thumping the Ravens two weeks ago and subsequently losing to the Jets. The Ravens lead the division at 5-2, so a win could help the Steelers, at worst, keep pace with Baltimore and Cincinnati in the North.
Here’s what you need to know to watch Bears and Steelers this Sunday, including kickoff time, TV channels, and the full Week 9 NFL schedule.
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What channel is Bears vs. Steelers on today?
TV channel (national): ESPN Live Stream: Watch ESPN, fuboTV
The Bears and Steelers will be wrapping up Week 9 on ESPN with Steve Levy, Brian Griese, and Louis Riddick in the booth. Lisa Salters is handling sideline reporting duties, and John Parry will be providing rules analysis on the broadcast.
There won’t be a Manningcast this week on ESPN2, marking the first time in three weeks the Manning brothers will be taking the week off.
Streamers will be able to watch the game via Watch ESPN, the ESPN app or by using fuboTV, which comes with a seven-day free trial.
Meanwhile, viewers in Canada can watch the game on DAZN free with a 30-day trial.
Bears vs. Steelers start time
Date: Monday, Nov. 8 Kickoff: 8:15 p. m. ET, 7:15 p. m. CT
Bears vs. Steelers is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 ET (7:15 CT) from Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field.
