Both teams need to finish the month strong tonight when the Miami Dolphins (1-2) come to southern Ohio to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (1-2). We’ve got identical records and some bad September performances to put behind us. One of these teams will likely see its postseason hopes come to an end around 11:30 p.m. EST tonight. Let’s watch the carnage.
As always, scroll on down for the live blog. Keep reading for the press release from the NFL.
The 2016 Thursday Night Football Presented by Bud Light season continues with the Cincinnati Bengals hosting the Miami Dolphins this Thursday, Sept. 29 (8:25 PM ET) at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati EXCLUSIVELY on NFL Network. Dolphins-Bengals will also be available on local stations in Miami (WFOR) and Cincinnati (WKRC).
Jim Nantz and Phil Simms along with reporter Tracy Wolfson call the action, and are joined by kicking analyst Jay Feely.
At 6:00 PM ET on NFL Network, TNF GameDay Presented by KFC previews the Dolphins-Bengals matchup from NFL Network’s studios in Los Angeles. Host Rich Eisen is joined by analysts Steve Mariucci, Marshall Faulk and Michael Irvin to provide news and analysis two hours before kickoff, while host Amber Theoharis and analyst LaDainian Tomlinson join from outside Paul Brown Stadium. Reporters Tracy Wolfson and Mike Garafolo join to provide the latest news leading up to kickoff.
At 7:30 PM ET, NFL Thursday Night Kickoff airs from inside Paul Brown Stadium with James Brown, Deion Sanders and Bill Cowher. Coverage continues at 8:00 PM ET with NFL Thursday Night Kickoff Presented by Tostitos providing the final say leading up to kick-off between Dolphins-Bengals.
Among the pregame topics are:
Sitdown interview with Miami Dolphins defensive Cameron Wake, who had a game-winning safety in overtime against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football in 2013
What is the impact of linebacker Vontaze Burfict’s return for the Bengals?
What to expect from star wide receivers A.J. Green and Jarvis Landry
Do the 1-2 Bengals get back on track?
At halftime, Brown, Sanders and Cowher break down the first half on the Lexus Halftime show.Immediately following the game, the Mazda Postgame show airs live on NFL Network from both Los Angeles and Paul Brown Stadium providing highlights, analysis and live interviews.
The entire 18-game Thursday Night Football schedule, including the live games and pre- and postgame shows, will also be streamed live on the NFL Mobile from Verizon app (NFL.com/mobile), the NFL app on XBOX, including interactive features from Microsoft, and through Watch NFL Network on tablets, PCs and various connected TV devices (NFL.com/watch), with participating television providers. Learn all of the ways to watch at NFL.com/TNF. An audio broadcast of the game is available on SiriusXM, TuneIn & Westwood One Radio Sports.
Thursday Night Football is available in Spanish via SAP (Secondary Audio Program) with Roberto Abramowitz calling the action on NFL Network.
The game is on NFL Network and NFL Network only at 8:25 p.m. Sit back on your couch or the booth at your favorite football-watching establishment, point your smart phone, tablet or laptop this way and watch it with me. I make some jokes and everything.
