Tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup is significant for both the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, though for quite different reasons.
As the teams prepare to face off at AT&T Stadium, Dak Prescott and the Cowboys have a record of 2-2. They’ve managed to secure hard-fought wins over the Commanders and Texans, yet suffered disappointing losses to the Giants and Ravens. A win tonight could push them to a 3-2 record, which would be beneficial ahead of challenging games against the Packers and Eagles in the following weeks.
On the other hand, the Buccaneers find themselves in a tough spot.
Under Todd Bowles, the Buccaneers are having a rough start to the season, currently at 0-4. They’ve lost all of their games by less than eight points, and have had their share of misfortune, with quarterback Baker Mayfield out due to a thumb injury, leaving undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to take the reins.
Given the circumstances, many believe the odds are stacked against them. The Cowboys are expected to have a 9.5 to 10-point edge playing at home.
Bowles acknowledged the challenge, stating, “It’s going to be a tough challenge for us from a talent standpoint. They’re very gifted.”
Are you rooting to see Tampa Bay snag their first victory, or maybe you’re eager to witness Dallas get over the .500 hump? We’ve got you covered.
Here’s a quick overview of how to catch the Buccaneers vs. Cowboys game live tonight without extra cost.
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys kickoff time
The Thursday Night Football game between the Buccaneers and Cowboys kicks off tonight, October 8, at 8:15 p.m. ET.
How to watch Buccaneers vs. Cowboys for free
This week’s Thursday Night Football will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video, so you need to be an Amazon Prime member to join in the action.
If you don’t have a Prime Video subscription yet, you can start with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, which includes access to Prime Video and other benefits like free two-day shipping. After the trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually.
For younger viewers aged 18 to 24, there’s a special discounted rate called Prime for Young Adults. After a six-month free trial, the subscription goes down to $7.49 a month, which is pretty decent for all the perks included.
Upcoming Thursday Night Football schedule
All Thursday Night Football games are available on Prime Video.
| Week | Date | Teams | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Buccaneers at Cowboys | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Seahawks at Broncos | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | Patriots at Bears | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Panthers at Packers | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Jaguars at Ravens | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Commanders at Giants | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | Colts at Texans | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| 12 | Friday, Nov. 27 | Broncos at Steelers | 3 p.m. ET |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | Chiefs at Rams | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Vikings at Patriots | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| 15 | Dec. 17 | 49ers at Chargers | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | Texans at Eagles | 8:15 p.m. ET |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | Ravens at Bengals | 8:15 p.m. ET |
