The Atlanta Falcons haven’t had a lot to celebrate for the past few years, but the 2024-2025 season is showing some promise.
The team is in second place in the NFC South, right behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—and tonight the Dirty Birds have an opportunity to tie for first. To do that, though, the team’s offense will need to wake up.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins has had more turnovers than big plays so far this year and running back Bijan Robinson hasn’t been given an opportunity to truly shine, despite his obvious talents. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, has had solid outings, which should make this matchup either an epic fight or an embarrassing blowout for Atlanta.
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, 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?
That depends. Where do you live? 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?
Veteran announcer Al Michaels runs play-by-play. Kirk Herbstreit contributes color commentary.
Does the NFL offer any viewing packages to watch the Thursday night games?
Yes. The NFL App will let you stream games that are being broadcast locally in your market as well as any played in prime time.