Week 16 looked like it was going to provide a snooze fest for Thursday Night Football fans, but Justin Herbert and Bo Nix balled out, with the Chargers winning 34-27.
Don't expect the same fun in Week 17...
Thursday Night Football odds have Seattle Seahawks as 1.5-point favorites against the Chicago Bears, who completely shit their fur following a 4-2 start.
A total of 41.5 currently sits on the board as well, although Seattle might have to do most of the heavy lifting to eclipse said total since Chicago seemingly forgets how to play football during most games.
Thursday Night Football odds
Seahawks vs Bears opening odds
- Point spread: Seattle -1.5 | Chicago +1.5
- Moneyline: Seattle -125 | Chicago +105
- Total: Over 41.5 | Under 41.5
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Thursday Night Football 2024 schedule & how to watch
| Date | Matchup | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5 Week 1 |
Ravens (20) at Chiefs (27) | 8:20 NBC |
| 9/12 Week 2 |
Bills (31) at Dolphins (10) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 9/19 Week 3 |
Patriots (3) at Jets (24) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 9/26 Week 4 |
Cowboys (20) at Giants (15) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 10/3 Week 5 |
Buccaneers (30) at Falcons (36) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 10/10 Week 6 |
49ers (36) at Seahawks (24) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 10/17 Week 7 |
Broncos (33) at Saints (10) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 10/24 Week 8 |
Vikings (20) at Rams (30) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 10/31 Week 9 |
Texans (13) at Jets (21) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 11/7 Week 10 |
Bengals (34) at Ravens (35) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 11/14 Week 11 |
Commanders (18) at Eagles (26) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 11/21 Week 12 |
Steelers (19) at Browns (24) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 11/28 Week 13 |
Bears (20) at Lions (23) | 12:30 CBS |
| 11/28 Week 13 |
Giants (20) at Cowboys (27) | 4:30 FOX |
| 11/28 Week 13 |
Dolphins (17) at Packers (30) | 8:20 NBC |
| 12/5 Week 14 |
Packers (31) at Lions (34) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 12/12 Week 15 |
Rams (12) at 49ers (6) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 12/19 Week 16 |
Broncos (27) at Chargers (34) | 8:15 PRIME |
| 12/26 Week 17 |
Seahawks at Bears | 8:15 PRIME |
| No TNF matchup in Week 18 |
TNF betting tips
From Jason Logan, Covers Senior Industry Analyst
What happened before?
Thursday games present a tight turnaround for the teams involved. Look back at the teams’ recent schedule challenges and see if this short week compounds a busy calendar — especially for the road team. Practice and prep time are at a premium during these short weeks... and they will lose a day to travel.
Injuries loom large
Thursday games also leave less time for teams to heal up. Injured players don’t have the same window for recovery and are often ruled out early. Even players nursing bumps and bruises, or playing through pain, can feel the squeeze of the short week, so read up on who’s hurting — but not listed on the injury report.
Coaching matters
Coaching can give a big edge on the short week. Give the benefit of the doubt to veteran coaches and experienced staff, who are known for their game prep and have navigated the challenges of TNF before.
Baby, it (gets) cold outside
Thursday night games can also be an advantage for cold weather teams come December and January. Temperatures plummet when the sun goes down and places like Green Bay, Chicago, and Buffalo turn into frozen wastelands. While the sub-zero temps impact both sides, visitors from warmer cities or indoor stadiums may struggle to adapt when the mercury drops.
Home-field frenzy
Home-field advantage can get a bit of a boost on Thursday nights. The home crowd has been tailgating all day, rather than partying for a 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. ET kickoff. That ravenous crowd is then released into the stadium, giving the home hospitality a little extra bite.
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Thursday Night Football Odds FAQ
There is one TNF game each week, mostly broadcast on Amazon Prime, with some games on NBC.
There are 12 teams that play twice on Thursdays this season.
The Indianapolis Colts entered 2024 with the most TNF wins ever, with 12 victories in 16 games played.
The Kansas City Chiefs entered 2024 as the winningest team since TNF began in 2006, with a .786 win percentage (11-3).
