Another week, another primetime affair for the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Chiefs' scheduled Week 5 tilt against the New Orleans Saints, who will play the role of visitors at Arrowhead, will be their third such appearance in just five games this NFL season after already starring on a Thursday night (Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens) and a Sunday evening (Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons).
This time around, Monday Night Football is the vehicle for showcasing the Chiefs' (assumed) sustained success. They're already one of two teams remaining with an unblemished record, despite the fact that their offense features plenty of mistakes, and they're the last undefeated team in the AFC (the Minnesota Vikings are the other).
As for the Saints, they flirted with a perfect start and still boast the league's best scoring offense, but after a blistering 2-0 start and over 90 points scored in those games, they've fallen back to earth following successive defeats to the Philadelphia Eagles and the Falcons.
Can the Saints knock off the Chiefs? Can K.C. head into its bye week with a perfect 5-0 record? It'll be a fun game to watch in Week 5 under the bright lights once again.
Who is singing the National Anthem on Monday Night Football?
The country duo known as Haley & Michaels will be responsible for singing the National Anthem in primetime shortly before Patrick Mahomes and Derek Carr take the field for their primetime matchup. Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. CT on Monday, October 7, and Haley & Michaels will take to the mic just minutes before that.
All About Haley & Michaels
Haley & Michaels is a country music duo comprised of Shannon Haley and Ryan Michaels. Both grew up in California but met in Nashville after moving to Music City U.S.A. to pursue their career goals. They formed a musical duo in 2011 and gained attention with their independent releases that fuse contemporary country sounds with pop influences marked by their tight harmonies.
Their breakout single, "Just Another Love Song," was a nod to Brooks & Dunn, a country duo they admire. Another major hit, "Giving It All (To You)," was inspired by their wedding vows and became popular for its use in the marital celebrations of others, which earned them significant attention on streaming platforms and radio.
Haley & Michaels signed with Sony/ATV and later Reviver Records, helping them gain a broader audience. Their full-length debut Hail Mary (2019), featured songs like the title track, which has garnered placements in various places including sports broadcasts for the 49ers. The duo has performed on national TV shows like Today.