How to watch Patriots-Jets live for free on Thursday Night Football

After two weeks on the road, the New York Jets are coming home.

The team will play their home opener against the rival New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football tonight. It’s the second week in a row that TNF will present an all-AFC East matchup.

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Both teams are currently 1-1 with offenses that are still warming up to recent changes. Historically, Thursday night hasn’t gone in the Jets’ favor; they’re are 2-11 in Thursday night matchups since 2011, but Coach Robert Saleh has said they’re aware of this record and accounting for that in preparing for tonight’s game.

Want to check out tonight’s game? Here’s everything you need to know, from where to tune in to when the game starts.

What time does the Patriots vs. Jets game start?

Kickoff for Patriots vs. Jets is set for 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video, with pregame coverage beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET.

What channel is Patriots vs. Jets on?

While Thursday Night Football is exclusive to Prime Video, tonight’s Jets game is also airing on FOX 5 in the NY Metro area. Cable subscribers can watch it on TV or live with a cable log-in on the FOX 5 website..

How to watch Patriots vs. Jets on Thursday Night Football for free:

Tonight’s Jets game is airing exclusively on Prime Video, so you’ll need an Amazon Prime membership to watch the game.

Once you have a subscription, you can stream TNF using the Prime Video app on any of Amazon’s supported devices, which range from smart TVs to streaming devices like Fire TV and tablets.

New subscribers will get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year. The free trial is long enough to watch the next four Thursday Night Football games before converting to a paid subscription.

Amazon also offers discounted memberships. All 18-24-year-olds, regardless of student status, can sign up for a Prime for Young Adults membership. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price of $14.99/month — just $7.49/month.

Where is the Patriots vs. Jets game being played?

The New York Jets will play their home opener tonight against the Patriots at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.

About the matchup:

The Patriots are coming into this game (and season as a whole) with a new head coach following longtime coach Bill Belicheck’s departure and a new starting quarterback in Jacoby Brissett.

The Jets have only beaten the Patriots three times since the 2011 season, and two of those games went to overtime. The last time the Jets beat the Patriots at home was in 2015.

This week, the Jets are hoping for a return to form for their defense, which has been struggling throughout the first two games of the season despite spending most of last season looking like a top-10 defense.

New York Jets 2024 NFL schedule: When do the Jets play?

• Week 3: vs. New England Patriots – Thursday, September 19 at 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
• Week 4: vs. Denver Broncos – Sunday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Week 5: vs. Minnesota Vikings (in London, England) – Sunday, October 6 at 4:25 p.m. ET (NFL Network)
• Week 6: vs. Buffalo Bills – Monday, October 14 at 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• Week 7: vs. Philadelphia Eagles – Sunday, October 20 at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
• Week 8: at New England Patriots – Sunday, October 27 at 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Week 9: vs. Houston Texans – Thursday, October 31 at 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
• Week 10: at Arizona Cardinals – Sunday, November 10 at 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Week 11: vs. Indianapolis Colts – Sunday, November 17 at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock)
• Week 12: BYE
• Week 13: vs. Seattle Seahawks – Sunday, December 1 at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 14: at Miami Dolphins – Sunday, December 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Week 15: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – Sunday, December 15 at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Week 16: vs. Los Angeles – Sunday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Week 17: at Buffalo Bills – Sunday, December 29 at 1:00 p.m. ET (CBS)
• Week 18: vs. Miami Dolphins – TBD

Who is playing in next week’s Thursday Night Football?

Next week, Thursday Night Football stays at MetLife Stadium as the Dallas Cowboys visit the New York Giants.

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