After sitting on the sidelines for the pre-season and the start of the 2024-2025 season, Amazon Prime is finally getting in the game.
The streaming service will broadcast its first game of the year tonight, as the Buffalo Bills face the Miami Dolphins, a long-standing rivalry that should result in a fierce competition.
Both teams won their season openers, so the winner of this game will sit atop the AFC East for at least a few days (and maybe longer, should the Patriots lose this weekend)
Here’s how to see this week’s game and what you can expect from Thursday night games tonight and moving forward.
Which NFL teams are playing on Thursdays this season?
Here’s who’s playing, where, and when. (The home team is listed second.)
Thursday, Sept. 12
Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Sept. 19
New England Patriots vs New York Jets, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Sept. 26
Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Oct. 3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Oct. 10
San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Oct. 17
Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Oct. 24
Minnesota Vikings vs Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Oct. 31
Houston Texans vs New York Jets, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Nov. 7
Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Nov. 14
Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Nov. 21
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Nov. 28
Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Thursday, Dec. 5
Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Dec. 12
Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Dec. 19
Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Dec. 26
Seattle Seahawks vs Chicago Bears, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Can I watch NFL Thursday night games for free on broadcast television?
Yes, but only in certain circumstances. Thursday night games are only viewable over the air if you’re in the broadcast zones of the two teams who are playing. If not, you’ll need an Amazon Prime account.
Can I stream NFL Thursday night games live online if I don't have an Amazon Prime account?
Sorry, but no. Amazon has exclusivity to all Thursday night games, with the exception of Thanksgiving night. Other streaming services can’t carry them.
Who is Amazon’s broadcast team?
Play-by-play is handled by the veteran Al Michaels. Kirk Herbstreit will once again contribute color commentary.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the Thursday night games?
It does! The NFL App will let you stream games that are being broadcast locally in your market as well as any played in prime time.