Here's how to watch and stream NFL Thursday Night Football Week 2 games live and free online without cable: NBC, Amazon

The streaming service will broadcast its first game of the year tonight when the Buffalo Bills face the Miami Dolphins, a long-standing rivalry that is expected to result in a fierce competition.

Both teams won their season openers, so the winner of this game will be atop the AFC East for at least a few days (and maybe longer if the Patriots lose this weekend).

Here's how to watch this week's game and what to expect from Thursday night games tonight and in the future.

Which NFL teams play on Thursdays this season?

Find out who is playing where and when. (The home team is listed second.)

Thursday, September 12

Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, September 19

New England Patriots vs. New York Jets, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, September 26

Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, October 3

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, October 10

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, October 17

Denver Broncos vs. New Orleans Saints, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, October 24

Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, October 31

Houston Texans vs. New York Jets, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, November 7

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, November 14

Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, 21 November

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, November 28

Miami Dolphins vs. Green Bay Packers, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC

Thursday, December 5

Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, December 12

Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, December 19

Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Thursday, December 26

Seattle Seahawks vs. Chicago Bears, 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime

Can I watch Thursday night NFL games on TV for free?

Yes, but only under certain circumstances. Thursday night games can only be viewed over-the-air if you are in the broadcast areas of both teams playing. Otherwise, you will need an Amazon Prime account.

Can I stream NFL Thursday night games live online if I don't have an Amazon Prime account?

Sorry, but no. Amazon has exclusive rights to all Thursday night games, except Thanksgiving night. Other streaming services cannot carry them.

Who is Amazon’s broadcast team?

The live commentary will come from the experienced Al Michaels. Kirk Herbstreit will again provide color commentary.

Does the NFL offer any television packages for Thursday night games?

That’s right! The NFL-App allows you to stream games that are broadcast locally in your market as well as games that are played during prime time.