So, you’re looking for the score. It’s that Sunday-level craving on a weeknight. But here’s the thing about the NFL schedule as we hit mid-January: the Thursday Night Football (TNF) slate has actually wrapped up for the year.
If you tuned in last night, January 15, 2026, hoping for Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit, you probably found a blank screen or a movie rerun instead. The NFL shifts its entire focus to the weekend once the playoffs start. We’ve officially moved into the Divisional Round territory.
The Last Thursday Night Score That Mattered
To get the real answer to what is the score of the Thursday Night Football game, we have to look back at the regular season finale on Prime Video.
The last "official" Thursday night broadcast of the 2025-2026 season was a wild one. On December 25, 2025—yep, Christmas Day—we saw a triple-header, but the primary Thursday night window earlier in the month featured the Seattle Seahawks edging out the Los Angeles Rams in a 38-37 thriller. That game basically decided the NFC West.
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It was chaotic. Matthew Stafford threw for over 300 yards, but a late-game surge from Seattle’s Geno Smith sealed the deal. Honestly, it was probably the best game Amazon has streamed since they took over the contract.
Why Isn't There a Score for Last Night?
The league stops Thursday games after Week 17/18 for a very specific reason: player safety and logistics.
Teams playing in the Wild Card or Divisional rounds can't afford a short week. Could you imagine the Baltimore Ravens or the San Francisco 49ers trying to prep for a playoff game in three days? It’d be a disaster. The quality of play would tank, and the injury risk would skyrocket.
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Instead, the "big" games are now parked on Saturdays and Sundays. For instance, tomorrow, Saturday, January 17, we have:
- Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos (1:30 PM ET)
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks (5:00 PM ET)
The Record-Breaking Ratings You Might Have Missed
While there wasn't a game last night, the buzz around the recent Thursday/Saturday streaming scores is insane. Amazon Prime Video just reported their largest audience ever for the Bears vs. Packers Wild Card game, which pulled in 31.6 million viewers.
People used to complain about football moving to streaming. Now? It’s basically the new standard.
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If you're still hunting for a "score" because you saw a notification, you might be thinking of the Monday Night game that just finished. The Houston Texans absolutely dismantled the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-6. It wasn't even close. CJ Stroud looked like a seasoned vet while the Steelers struggled to find any offensive rhythm.
What to Watch Next
Since the Thursday Night Football cycle is done until September, your next fix comes this weekend.
The Divisional Round is where the "real" season begins. The top seeds, like the Seahawks and the Patriots, are coming off their bye weeks. They're rested. They're mean. And they're playing teams that just bruised their way through the Wild Card round.
Keep an eye on the injury reports for the 49ers. Losing George Kittle to that late-game stinger in the Wild Card round is a massive blow for their matchup against Seattle. Seattle is currently a 7.5-point favorite, which feels high for a divisional rivalry, but Lumen Field is going to be deafening.
Actionable Next Steps:
- Check your streaming subs: Since the Divisional games are spread across CBS, NBC, and FOX, make sure your logins are active before Saturday kickoff.
- Update your fantasy playoff brackets: If you’re in a playoff challenge, the deadline for the Divisional Round is usually Saturday at noon.
- Track the weather in Denver: The Bills are heading to Mile High, and the current forecast is calling for light snow, which historically favors Josh Allen’s power-run style over the Broncos' secondary.