A new era in TV sports begins this week when Amazon Prime Video becomes the exclusive home of the NFL's "Thursday Night Football." Based on the ratings potency of NFL contests, they will likely be the most streamed live events ever. But even as streaming video has become ingrained in the culture, it may still be new to some football fans. Here's what you need to know before kickoff.
— How much will it cost to watch the game?
If you have an Amazon Prime membership, you already have access to Prime Video and "Thursday Night Football." If not, you can sign up for a Prime membership at $139 a year or $14.99 a month, which provides Amazon customer benefits that include price discounts and free shipping. Amazon also offers Prime Video memberships for $8.99 a month.
