Key Highlights
- No “Thursday Night Football” games are scheduled for the divisional round of the playoffs.
- The NFL season’s Thursday night games came to an end on Christmas Day with the Denver Broncos defeating the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Amazon Prime had a robust slate, including a Black Friday game and a wild-card weekend contest.
- The divisional round will see Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, January 17th.
End of Thursday Night Football for Now
Thursday night football enthusiasts have now bid farewell to the weekly tradition that graced their television screens for 17 weeks straight. This unique NFL broadcast was exclusively streamed on Amazon Prime, offering fans a special viewing experience every Thursday evening.
The Season’s Highlights
This season, Amazon Prime delivered its biggest lineup of Thursday Night Football games yet. The slate included not only the customary Thursday night contests but also ventured into uncharted territory with an additional Black Friday game and a wild-card weekend showdown on Christmas Day. These events added excitement to the football calendar, making it a memorable year for fans.
Final Game: Denver vs. Kansas City
The season concluded with a thrilling Thursday night matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas. The final score was 20-13 in favor of the Broncos, marking the end of this unique NFL broadcast period.
Postseason Outlook
With Amazon Prime’s “Thursday Night Football” coming to a close for now, fans will have to wait until September 2026 for its return. The divisional round of the playoffs on Saturday, January 17th, features two highly anticipated matchups: Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks.
As football fans across the country prepare for a break in their Thursday night viewing habits, they can look forward to more intense playoff games where every play counts towards securing a spot in the Super Bowl.