Okay, let’s be sincere with ourselves… So far as Thursday evening video games go, this week’s isn’t precisely a dream match.
The Steelers are all nicely and good (and in a two-way tie for second place of their division), however the Patriots are the second-worst workforce within the NFL, behind solely the Panthers. An upset is all the time attainable, however this one seemingly gained’t be a nail biter. And there’s not even the possibility of a Taylor Swift cameo to distract you.
Nonetheless… the deeper we get into the season, the extra darkish horses begin to collect steam. The Pats aren’t out of the playoff image, technically, and so they’ve actually proven the power to come back from far behind previously. Maybe this week is the beginning of that for them.
Wish to discover out? Right here’s easy methods to see this week’s recreation and what you’ll be able to count on from Thursday evening video games tonight and shifting ahead.
Which NFL groups are taking part in on Thursdays this season?
Right here’s who’s taking part in the place and when. (The house workforce is listed second.)
Thursday, Dec. 7
New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Dec. 14
Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Dec. 21
New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Thursday, Dec. 28
New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime
Can I watch NFL Thursday evening video games at no cost on broadcast tv?
Sure, however you’ll should reside in both the higher Boston or Pittsburgh areas. Thursday evening video games are solely viewable over the air if you happen to’re within the broadcast zones of the 2 groups who’re taking part in. If not, you’ll want an Amazon Prime account.
Can I stream NFL Thursday evening video games reside on-line if I don’t have an Amazon Prime account?
Nope. Amazon has exclusivity to all remaining Thursday evening video games. Different streaming providers can’t carry them.
What adjustments has Amazon dropped at 2023 NFL video games?
Amazon has been using machine learning this season to establish pivotal conditions, letting followers learn the play and monitor open receivers in actual time. It additionally guides viewers on how fourth-down selections are made. In the meantime, a function referred to as Discipline Aim Goal Zones overlays a number of traces on the sphere that present the statistical likelihoods {that a} kicker will make a subject aim.
If you happen to be a part of the sport in progress, a Fast Recap function helps you to catch the motion you missed earlier than you bounce into the livestream, streamlining the viewing course of.
The broadcasts will even function most of the twists from final yr, together with overlaying stats and recreation updates utilizing its “X-Ray” expertise, very like it affords info on which actors are in a scene throughout a movie or TV present.
Who’s Amazon’s broadcast workforce?
Al Michaels handles play-by-play. Kirk Herbstreit contributes coloration commentary.
An alternate stream for youthful audiences, with the YouTube troop Dude Good changing the usual play-by-play and coloration commentary workforce, can also be accessible.
Does the NFL provide any viewing packages to look at the Thursday evening video games?
The NFL App will allow you to stream video games which are being broadcast regionally in your market in addition to any performed in prime time.
