This week's 'Thursday Night Football' matchup features an NFC South clash, as the Falcons host the Buccaneers.
Here is everything that you need to know about watching Falcons vs. Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football.
Who plays on Thursday Night Football tonight?
- Matchup: Falcons vs. Buccaneers
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
The Falcons host the Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday Night Football in Week 5.
Tampa Bay (3-1) rolls into Thursday on the heels of a 33-16 beatdown of the Eagles. Baker Mayfield threw for a season-high 347 yards while notching three total touchdowns.
Atlanta (2-2) notched a resilient 26-24 victory over the Saints last week thanks to Younghoe Koo's game-winning, 58-yard field goal as time expired.
Kirk Cousins, signed to a four-year, $180 million contract in the offseason, epitomizes the Falcons' up-and-down season. Through the first four games, Cousins has as many touchdowns (4) as he does interceptions.
These NFC South teams have split the season series in each of the last two seasons.
What time is the NFL game on tonight?
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 3
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Kickoff of Falcons vs. Buccaneers is set for 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 3.
The game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
What channel is Thursday Night Football on tonight?
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
Thursday Night Football will not air on live television. Instead, viewers can stream the game on Amazon Prime Video. Viewers hoping to stream the game in Canada can do so with DAZN.
Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst) and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter) will have the call.
Thursday Night Football radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Falcons vs. Buccaneers live on SiriusXM channel 88, NFL Radio.
Falcons fans can listen on channel 226, while Buccaneers fans will want to listen on channel 225.
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NFL Week 5 schedule
Thursday, Oct. 3
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Buccaneers | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
Sunday, Oct. 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Vikings vs. Jets | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| Bears vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Bengals vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Patriots vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Commanders vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Jaguars vs. Colts | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Texans vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Broncos vs. Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| 49ers vs. Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| Rams vs. Packers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Seahawks vs. Giants | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Steelers vs. Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
Monday, Oct. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Chiefs vs. Saints | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
Related Links
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