Some Thursday night games, admittedly, are not what you would call must-see TV. But this week’s match-up of the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles has all the earmarks of an epic battle.
The two teams are neck-and-neck for leadership of the NFC East, far ahead of the division’s other teams. And while the Commanders are a team mastering the rush this year, the Eagles defense has been especially good at shutting down rushes—and has only allowed one passing touchdown since their Week 5 bye.
The Eagles have five victories in a row under their belt. The Commanders, however, are one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 season, and this first meeting of the year between them and the Eagles will be a chance to test their mettle.
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.)
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 you’ll need to live in either the Washington D.C. or Philadelphia broadcast areas. 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?
You cannot. 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.