Week 5 of NFL action kicks off tonight with a Thursday Night Football matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys at 8:15 p.m. ET.
Here’s everything fans need to know about the primetime NFC showdown, including how to watch for free:
How can I watch ‘Thursday Night Football’ for free tonight?
‘Thursday Night Football’ streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday nights. New customers can start with a 30-day free trial and then plans start at $8.99 per month. There are also discounts available for young adults and students.
Buccaneers in search of first win
The Buccaneers are still looking for their first win after starting the season with four consecutive losses. They most recently suffered a 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers while missing their starting quarterback Baker Mayfield with a dislocated thumb. Mayfield is also expected to miss tonight’s game.
Cowboys looking for back-to-back wins
The Cowboys are 2-2 and looking to build on the momentum from their 34-30 victory over the Houston Texans last week. Quarterback Dak Prescott threw for 335 yards and one touchdown, and running back Javonte Williams rushed for 62 yards and three touchdowns in the win.
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-4) vs. Dallas Cowboys (2-2)
When: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Channel: Amazon Prime Video
