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The battle for the AFC North has been glossed over by many fans.

While the Kansas City Chiefs have a lock on the AFC West with their so-far undefeated record, the Pittsburgh Steelers have held a razor-thin lead in the North, with the Baltimore Ravens hot on their heels and the Cincinnati Bengals well within striking distance.

That battle heats up Thursday night as the second and third place teams (and fierce rivals) in that division meet up. The two last met up in week five, where the Ravens squeaked out a victory in overtime. Had the Bengals not blown the snap on a field goal a few minutes before that, though, they would have walked away with the win.

It’s certain to be an exciting battle. Here’s how to watch this week’s matchup 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.)

Can I watch NFL Thursday night games for free on broadcast television?

Only if you live in the Baltimore or Cincinnati broadcast zones. 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?

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?

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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