Who Plays On Thursday Night NFL?

Get ready for some Thursday Night Football! Find out which NFL teams are playing each other on Thursday nights this season.

Introduction

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, the highest professional level of American football in the world, the wealthiest professional sport league by revenue, and the sport league with the most valuable teams.

Thursday Night Football Schedule

Below is the Thursday Night Football schedule for the upcoming season. All times are EST.

Week 1

The very first Thursday Night Football game of the 2019 season will be between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears. This is a rematch of last year’s season opener, where the Packers won 24-23. The game will be broadcast on NBC at 8:20 PM ET.

Week 2

Thursday, September 17

8:20 PM ET

Week 2 features an NFC South matchup as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers travel to Charlotte to take on the Carolina Panthers. This will be the first time these two teams have met on Thursday Night Football.

Week 3

On Thursday, September 19, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. This is one of the most highly-anticipated match-ups of the season, as it features two of the best quarterbacks in the league: Tom Brady and Jameis Winston. This game will be broadcast on NBC at 8:20pm ET.

Week 4

Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season features a marquee Thursday Night Football game on October 1, 2020 when the New England Patriots visit the Kansas City Chiefs.

On Thursday Night Football in Week 4, the New England Patriots will travel to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. This will be a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game, which the Chiefs won in overtime.

The Thursday Night Football schedule for Week 4 also includes two other games. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will visit the Chicago Bears, and the New York Giants will visit the Washington Redskins.

Week 5

On Thursday Night Football in Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play the Chicago Bears. This game will be broadcast on NFL Network and Amazon Prime Video.

Week 6

Thursday, Oct. 15
8:20 p.m. ET on FOX/NFL Network/Amazon Prime Video
Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers

Week 7

Week 7 of the NFL season features a marquee matchup between two of the best teams in the AFC. The New England Patriots will travel to take on the Baltimore Ravens in a game that could have major implications on the playoff race. Other key games in Week 7 include a rematch of last year’s NFC Championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints, as well as a battle of two NFC North rivals when the Green Bay Packers take on the Chicago Bears.

Week 8

The NFL schedule for Thursday Night Football in Week 8 has the New Orleans Saints facing off against the Atlanta Falcons. This will be a rematch of their Week 3 game, which the Falcons won 26-9. The Saints will be looking to avenge that loss and keep their playoff hopes alive with a win. The game is scheduled to start at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.

Week 9

The Thursday Night Football schedule for Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season features a critical NFC clash between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers. The Packers are coming off a bye week and will be looking to extend their lead in the NFC North, while the 49ers are hoping to get back on track after a disappointing loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Other Week 9 games on Thursday Night Football include the Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns, and Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears.

Week 10

Thursday, November 8
8:20p ET
Washington at Minnesota
FOX, NFLN

Thursday, November 15
8:20p ET
Chicago at Detroit
FOX, NFLN

Thursday, November 22
8:20p ET
Dallas at New Orleans
FOX, NFLN

Week 11

The Thursday Night Football schedule for Week 11 features two AFC East rivals going head-to-head. The Buffalo Bills will travel to take on the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Both teams are coming off of disappointing losses and will be looking to get back on track. This game has the potential to be a high-scoring affair, as both teams have strong offenses.

Week 12

The Thursday Night Football schedule for week 12 features a marquee AFC West matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders. This game has big implications for both teams, as the Chiefs are fighting for a first-round bye in the playoffs while the Raiders are trying to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.

In addition to this game, there are a few other interesting matchups on the Thursday Night Football schedule for week 12. The New York Jets will take on the Denver Broncos in a game that will be critical for both teams’ playoff hopes. The Jets are currently in second place in the AFC East and need a win to keep pace with the first-place New England Patriots. The Broncos, meanwhile, are currently in third place in the AFC West and need a win to stay ahead of the fourth-place San Diego Chargers.

Another game with playoff implications is the Green Bay Packers’ matchup with the Detroit Lions. The Packers are currently in first place in the NFC North and can clinch a playoff berth with a win over the Lions. The Lions, meanwhile, are currently in second place in the NFC North and need a win to keep pace with the Packers.

Week 13

On Thursday night, December 3, 2020, the New Orleans Saints will take on the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The game will air on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Week 14

Thursday, Dec. 6
8:20 p.m. ET on FOX/NFL Network

Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks

Week 15

The Thursday Night Football schedule for Week 15 of the 2019 NFL season features a huge matchup in the AFC West between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers. The Chiefs have already clinched the division title, but they can still clinch a first-round bye with a win on Thursday night. The Chargers, meanwhile, are fighting for their playoff lives and need a win to stay alive in the race for the AFC wild card.

Week 16

Thursday, December 24

4:30 PM ET – Washington Redskins at Tennessee Titans (FOX/NFL Network)

8:20 PM ET – Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers (NBC)

Conclusion

In conclusion, the best way to find out who is playing on Thursday Night NFL is to check the NFL website or your favorite sports app. You can also follow along with us on social media, as we will be sure to post updates as soon as they are announced.

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