There was no shortage of panic surrounding the Houston Texans after an 0-3 start, but that panic evidently didn't reach the team facility.
The Texans (5-5) have won five of their last seven games, including two contests without C.J. Stroud due to a concussion. While it hasn't always been pretty, that run has Houston firmly in the AFC playoff conversation and even holding onto hope in the AFC South race.
The Buffalo Bills (7-3) find themselves trailing in their own division race entering Week 12, and their margin for error is shrinking with every New England Patriots win. Buffalo survived a chaotic matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11 on the back of six touchdowns from Josh Allen, and Allen may be asked to provide some more heroics on the road Thursday night.
Whether the Texans have Stroud or not, they are going to enter "Thursday Night Football" confident after stringing together back-to-back wins with Davis Mills at quarterback. With or without Stroud, however, they still have to answer the question of whether they have enough offensive firepower to match Allen and the Bills and climb above.500 for the first time this season.
Here’s everything you need to know about Thursday Night Football in Week 12, including TV and live stream details to watch the game.
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Who plays on 'Thursday Night Football' tonight?
- Matchup: Bills vs. Texans
- Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
The Texans host the Bills in a battle of AFC contenders on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 12.
What time is the NFL game on tonight?
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 20
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
"Thursday Night Football" is set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 20 from NRG Stadium in Houston.
What channel is 'Thursday Night Football' on tonight?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
"Thursday Night Football" will not air on traditional broadcast television. Instead, viewers can stream the game live with Amazon Prime Video.
Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter) will be on the call from Houston as the Texans try to continue their surge back into the playoff conversation.
'Thursday Night Football' radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to Bills vs. Texans on "Thursday Night Football" live with SiriusXM. For team-specific calls, head to channel 225 (Texans broadcast) and 226 (Bills broadcast).
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NFL Week 12 schedule
Thursday, Nov. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bills vs. Texans | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
Sunday, Nov. 23
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Steelers vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Patriots vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Colts vs. Chiefs | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Jets vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Giants vs. Lions | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Vikings vs. Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Seahawks vs. Titans | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Browns vs. Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Jaguars vs. Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Eagles vs. Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| Falcons vs. Saints | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| Buccaneers vs. Rams | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
Monday, Nov. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers vs. 49ers | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
Bye: Broncos, Chargers, Dolphins, Commanders