How to watch Cowboys-Lions for free in Thursday Night Football

Week 14 in the NFL is opening tonight with with huge playoff implications as the Dallas Cowboys travel north to visit the Detroit Lions on TNF.

If the playoffs were to start today, both teams would be out. The 7-5 Lions are currently sitting just outside of a playoff spot, with the 6-5-1 Cowboys right below them. If the Lions were to win tonight, their playoff probability jumps to just 54%, while a loss tonight puts them at a 19% chance of making the playoffs.

A Cowboys win would see their playoff probability hit 35%; a loss would drop them to 8%.

Cowboys vs. Lions: what to know

When: Dec. 4, 8:15 p.m. ET
Where: Ford Field (Detroit, Michigan)
Streaming: Prime Video (try it free for 30 days)

There’s also some obscure NFL history on the line tonight. The Lions have won more Thursday night games than any other NFL team with 45 TNF wins. The Cowboys have 44 Thursday wins, so a win tonight would tie them for the NFL record.

Here’s what you need to know to tune in to tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup between the Cowboys and the Lions.

Cowboys vs. Lions start time:

The Cowboys vs. Lions game is scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m. ET tonight. “TNF Tonight” pregame coverage begins on Prime Video at 7 p.m. ET.

How to watch Cowboys vs. Lions for free:

Thursday Night Football is streaming exclusively on Prime Video nationwide, so you’ll have to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to watch the series.

If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.

All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price of $14.99/month — just $7.49/month — for up to six years and get all the perks.

Thursday Night Football schedule 2025:

Week 14—Dec. 4: Dallas Cowboys at Detroit Lions
Week 15—Dec. 11: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 16—Dec. 18: Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks
Week 17—Dec. 25: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs

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