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How to watch the NFL’s Thursday Night Football Week 2 of the 2024-2025 season live online for free—and without cable

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Chris Morris
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Chris Morris
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September 12, 2024, 5:00 PM ET
The Bills and Dolphins will battle in the first official Thursday night game of the 2024-2025 NFL season.
The Bills and Dolphins will battle in the first official Thursday night game of the 2024-2025 NFL season. Megan Briggs/Getty Images

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.

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