After Amazon Prime had to take a break during the preseason and at the beginning of the 2024-2025 season, the company is now finally getting involved.
The streaming service will broadcast its first game of the year tonight when the Buffalo Bills face the Miami Dolphins, a long-standing rivalry that is expected to result in a fierce competition.
Both teams won their season openers, so the winner of this game will be atop the AFC East for at least a few days (and maybe longer if the Patriots lose this weekend).
Here’s how to watch this week’s game and what to expect from Thursday night games tonight and in the future.
Which NFL teams play on Thursdays this season?
Find out who is playing where and when. (The home team is listed second.)
Thursday, September 12
Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, September 19
New England Patriots vs. New York Jets, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, September 26
Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, October 3
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, October 10
San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, October 17
Denver Broncos vs. New Orleans Saints, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, October 24
Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, October 31
Houston Texans vs. New York Jets, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, November 7
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, November 14
Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, 21 November
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, November 28
Miami Dolphins vs. Green Bay Packers, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Thursday, December 5
Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, December 12
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, December 19
Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, December 26
Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Can I watch Thursday night NFL games on TV for free?
Yes, but only under certain circumstances. Thursday night games can only be viewed over-the-air if you are in the broadcast areas of both teams playing. Otherwise, you will 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 exclusive rights to all Thursday night games, except Thanksgiving night. Other streaming services cannot carry them.
Who is Amazon’s broadcast team?
The live commentary will come from the experienced Al Michaels. Kirk Herbstreit will again provide color commentary.
Does the NFL offer any television packages for Thursday night games?
That’s right! The NFL-App allows you to stream games that are broadcast locally in your market as well as games that are played during prime time.