The Cincinnati Bengals face off with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, Oct. 31. The game will be live streamed on fuboTV (free trial) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).

Things are pretty frightful around Cleveland these days, and it’s got nothing to do with Halloween.

The Browns’ season has turned ghastly.

Riding their first four-game losing streak under coach Kevin Stefanski, the Browns (2-5) enter Monday night’s home game against the Cincinnati Bengals (4-3) in desperation mode.

Another loss to an AFC North opponent could damage Cleveland’s playoff hopes irreparably, and raise more questions about the team’s direction.

he Bengals are rolling in the other direction.

The defending AFC champions have won four of five following an 0-2 start and are coming off a 35-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Quarterback Joe Burrow had one of the best games of his career, passing for 481 yards and three touchdowns. He scored another TD on a 1-yard run.

But while the performance bolstered Burrow’s burgeoning resume, there remains one stain: He’s 0-3 against the Browns.

When is Browns-Bengals?

Cleveland and Cincinnati play at 7:15 p.m. (8:15 p.m. ET) Monday, Oct. 31.

Live stream options

FuboTV

The game will be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial. The most basic of plans is the “fubo standard” package, which comprises 121-plus channels for $69.99 per month. Like all cord-cutting alternatives, there are plenty of options, especially for sports. It comes with more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream offers a free trial.

There are four options of DirecTV Stream:

The Entertainment Package, which consists of 65+ channels, is $54.99 until the promotion runs out April 30. It’s the basic package for can’t-miss entertainment – including ESPN, TNT, Nickelodeon and HGTV.

The Choice Package has more than 90 channels and is $74.99 during the promotion. The channels in ENTERTAINMENT, plus MLB Network, NBA TV, college sports networks, and more. Enjoy Regional Sports Networks with no additional fees.

The Ultimate Package has more than 130 channels and is $89.99 during the promotion. Everything in CHOICE, plus Oxygen, Golf Channel, NHL Network, Universal Kids and more.

The Premier Package has more than 140 channels and is $134.99 during the promotion. Everything in ULTIMATE, plus HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and more.

DirecTV Stream offers a free trial that doesn’t require much effort.

To sign up, enter a phone number, email address and credit card, and you’ll receive five days of the service without charge.

In addition, enhance your experience with the DirecTV Stream device. While it doesn’t include a free trial, it give you access to thousands of apps like Netflix and more on Google Play. You can search using the voice remote with Google Assistant, and you can enjoy a traditional live TV channel guide. It is sold separately.

Will it be televised?

Chicago and New England will be televised on ESPN.

Preview

TRADE TALK: With Tuesday’s trade deadline approaching, speculation the Browns may move running back Kareem Hunt is heating up.

The team rejected Hunt’s demand to be dealt during training when he wanted a contract extension. He’s not been as involved in Cleveland’s offense lately, fueling the idea the Browns might move him to recoup assets.

Nick Chubb, the NFL’s leading rusher, didn’t want to consider the possibility of Hunt going elsewhere and Cleveland losing its 1-2 punch.

“Kareem’s a good friend of mine,” Chubb said. “He’s a great teammate. Great to play with, so who knows what happens? I love playing with Kareem.”

TIGHT WINDOW: Browns tight end David Njoku may be a fast healer, but he may need another week to recover from a high ankle sprain sustained against Baltimore.

Njoku is tied for the team lead with 34 catches for 418 yards, and he’s become a dependable playmaker for quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who was reminded how much the tight end has meant to him.

“Somebody else better mean a lot to me soon then,” Brissett joked this week.

Njoku’s injury along with Pharaoh Brown’s concussion has left the Browns thin at tight end.

Plus, tight end Harrison Bryant was on the injured list this week with a thumb issue.

The Browns often use two- and three-tight end sets, so Stefanski may be forced to adjust his game plan. Njoku is confident his teammates will step up.

“I’m not really too worried about them picking up the slack,” Njoku said. “I know they work hard every day. They prepare as if they are Tight End 1. So I expect them to pick up exactly where I left off.”

RUNNING IN PLACE: Chase’s injury could force the Bengals to turn to a running game stuck in neutral.

While Joe Mixon has been a dependable receiver (27 catches) and embraced his pass-blocking role, Cincinnati’s featured back has had limited success. Mixon gained 58 yards on 17 carries last week and has yet to top 100 in 2022. He’s averaging only 3.3 yards per carry.

The 26-year-old Mixon has been frustrated — he called a players’ only meeting with the offensive line — but said he’s seeing progress.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.