After the AFC East had its time in the spotlight last week, the NFC East takes center stage this Thursday, with the Dallas Cowboys taking on the New York Giants in the Meadowlands.
Neither team has had a rollicking start to the 2024-2025 season. Both stand at 1-2 and are tied for last place in the division, but a win could catapult them to second place by the end of the weekend. It could be an uphill battle for the Giants, though, which hasn’t beaten Dallas since the season finale in 2020.
The Cowboys, though, are coming off of back-to-back blowout losses to the Saints and Ravens. That could be the beginning of a longer slump or it could light a fire under the team that makes them a threat as the season moves forward.
Here’s how to watch this week’s game and what you can expect from Thursday night games tonight (and in the weeks to come).
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. 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?
Thursday night games are only viewable over the air if you’re in the broadcast zones of the two teams that 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?
Nope. Sorry. Amazon has exclusivity to all Thursday night games, with the single exception of Thanksgiving night. Other streaming services can’t carry them.
Who is Amazon’s broadcast team?
Veteran announcer Al Michaels is in charge of play-by-play. Kirk Herbstreit contributes 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.