What NFL Teams Play on Thursday Night?
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If you’re a football fan, you probably know that Thursday night is prime time for NFL games. But what teams actually play on Thursday nights? Here’s a look at the schedule for the upcoming season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have played in more Thursday night games than any other team in the NFL, with a total of 22 appearances. They have also won the most Thursday night games of any team, with a record of 16-6.
The Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are an American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. They are members of the National Football League (NFL) as a part of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The Ravens were established in 1996, when Art Modell, who was then the owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his intention to relocate the franchise to Baltimore. As part of a settlement between Modell, the city of Cleveland, and the NFL, the Browns’ franchise was officially regarded as suspended and its operations were moved to Baltimore. The team’s name was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven”.
The Ravens have played their home games at M&T Bank Stadium since 1998; it is also the site of Thursday Night Football’s annual Thanksgiving game. Through 2019, they have compiled a record of 182–144–0 (.558), with postseason appearances in eleven seasons and Super Bowl victories in 2000 (XXXV) and 2012 (XLVIII).
The Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins play their home games at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. They are members of the National Football League (NFL) as part of the American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The Dolphins began play in 1966 as an expansion team in the AFL.
The Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are one of the teams that play on Thursday Night Football. They are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the National Football League (NFL).
The Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the North Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Bengals play their home games at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.
The Bengals were founded in 1968 as an expansion team of the American Football League (AFL). They joined the NFL as part of the AFL–NFL merger in 1970. The Bengals have participated in five Super Bowls, but have never won one. They have had winning seasons in 1980, 1988, 1990, 2005, 2009 and 2015; while making the playoffs seven times under head coach Marvin Lewis.
