The AFC wild-card race takes center stage as the Chargers host the Broncos on Thursday Night Football this week.
Here is everything you need to know about Thursday Night Football in Week 16.
Who plays on Thursday Night Football tonight?
- Matchup: Chargers vs. Broncos
- Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
The Broncos (9-5) and Chargers (8-6) sit one game apart in the AFC standings ahead of their Week 16 showdown in California.
Denver carries a four-game winning streak into Thursday’s matchup with all four victories coming by double-digit margins.
The Broncos scored 24 unanswered points in Sunday’s 31-13 trouncing of the Colts. Denver’s defense stole the show, forcing five turnovers, four of which came in the second half.
Los Angeles has dropped three of its last four games, including a 40-17 defeat to the Buccaneers on Sunday. A typically stout Chargers defense surrendered 506 total yards, including 223 rushing yards.
With a win Thursday, the Broncos would clinch their first playoff berth since 2015. The Chargers cannot clinch a playoff spot in Week 16, but they can separate themselves from the trio of teams — the Colts, Dolphins, and Bengals — in pursuit.
What time is the NFL game on tonight?
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 19
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET | 5:15 p.m. PT
Thursday Night Football will begin at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 19.
The game will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
What channel is Thursday Night Football on tonight?
Thursday Night Football airs exclusively on Amazon Prime Video with Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (reporter) forming the broadcast crew.
Viewers in Canada can stream Thursday Night Football live with DAZN, which offers NFL Game Pass.
Thursday Night Football radio station
Listen to Thursday Night Football live with SiriusXM on channel 88, NFL Radio, for the national call.
The Chargers broadcast will air on channel 226, while the Broncos call will air on channel 225.
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NFL Week 16 schedule
Thursday, Dec. 19
Saturday, Dec. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Chiefs vs. Texans | 1 p.m. | NBC |
| Ravens vs. Steelers | 4:30 p.m. | FOX |
Sunday, Dec. 22
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Bears vs. Lions | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Bengals vs. Browns | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Colts vs. Titans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Jets vs. Rams | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Commanders vs. Eagles | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Panthers vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Seahawks vs. Vikings | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| Bills vs. Patriots | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Raiders vs. Jaguars | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Dolphins vs. 49ers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Cowboys vs. Buccaneers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
Monday, Dec. 23
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Packers vs. Saints | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC |
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