How to watch, stream NFL Thursday Night Football week 4 games live online free without cable: NBC, Amazon
The Miami Dolphins are unbeaten so far in the 2022-2023 season — and they’ll look to extend that winning record this week against a battered Cincinnati Bengals defense. However, if you’re hoping to see the match, you’ll almost certainly need an Amazon Prime account.
Amazon’s Thursday night game kicks off the fourth week of the NFL season and marks the third game in its 11-year $1 billion bet on the NFL. The first game brought in more Prime signups in three hours than any other day in its history, including Cyber Monday, Black Friday or Prime Day. And with a second Prime Day looming for 2022, those curious could keep pouring in.
While Amazon hasn’t reinvented the wheel when it comes to professional football broadcasting, it puts its own stamp on the game, with alternate audio channels and more data points than the major networks offer.
Here’s a look at how to watch and what to expect from tonight’s Thursday night games and what’s next.
Which NFL teams are playing on Thursdays this season?
Miami is looking to extend its winning streak this week – and Cincinnati hasn’t proved a particularly strong threat so far this season. Here are the teams playing this week and future Thursdays, with a reminder that the home team comes second.
Thursday 29 Sept
Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday October 6th
Baltimore Colts vs. Denver Broncos, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday October 13th
Washington Commanders vs. Chicago Bears, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday 20 Oct
New Orleans Saints vs. Arizona Cardinals, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday 27 Oct
Baltimore Ravens vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday 3 Nov
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Houston Texans, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday 10 Nov
Atlanta Falcons vs. Charlotte Panthers, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday 17 Nov
Tennessee Titans vs. Green Bay Packers, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday 24th Nov
New England Patriots vs. Minnesota Vikings, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC
Thursday December 1st
Buffalo Bills v New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday December 8th
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday 15 December
San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday 22 December
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Jets, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday 29 December
Dallas Cowboys vs. Tennessee Titans, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Can I watch Thursday night NFL games for free on air television?
You can, but you have to be in the right place at the right time.
If you’re in the hometown of either team playing on a given Thursday, chances are you’ll have the opportunity to watch even if you don’t have an Amazon Prime account. Simulcasts are offered on broadcast networks so you can watch for free with a good HD antenna.
However, if you are out of range of these stations, streaming is your only option.
Can I live stream Thursday night NFL games online if I don’t have an Amazon Prime account?
no Other games offer a variety of streaming options, but Amazon has exclusivity on virtually all Thursday Night games, preventing other streaming services from broadcasting them. The only exception will be on Thanksgiving.
What changes will Amazon make to the NFL games that will be broadcast?
Amazon offers a twist on how NFL games are usually presented – and so far Prime subscribers seem to be loving it.
For example, it overlays stats and game updates with its “X-Ray” technology, much like it provides information about which actors are in a scene during a movie or TV show. An alternative stream will also be created for younger audiences, with YouTube troupe Dude Perfect replacing the default play-by-play and color commentary team.
Who is the Amazon broadcast team?
Amazon has hired some of the most well-known announcers and commentators as it jumps into the NFL. Al Michaels, who has called on both Monday Night Football and Sunday Night Football, will manage the team. Kirk Herbstreit, who has focused primarily on college games and has played a key role in ESPN’s College GameDay program, will be the color commentator. And All-Pro players Richard Sherman and Tony Gonzalez will be analysts alongside former Los Angeles Ram Andrew Whitworth and Ryan Fitzpatrick, who have played with nine teams during his career.
Can I watch Thursday Night Football at my favorite bar or restaurant?
You can. Ahead of the season, Amazon struck a deal with DirecTV that will allow over 300,000 bars and restaurants across the country to air the game
Does the NFL offer viewer packages to watch Thursday night games?
In a sense. That NFL app allows you to stream games that are broadcast locally in your market as well as any games that are played in prime time.
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