The NFL has deployed "MNF" doubleheaders for years, usually to include games on both the West and East Coasts, but only recently has ESPN broadcast more of an overlapping schedule. That included early- and late-season matchups on the 2023 schedule, including when two games kicked off at the same time last December.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked outmatched during Monday night's 41-31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but they left with more than just hurt egos. Tampa may have lost its top two wide receivers for an extended period of time due to lower body injuries.