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How to watch tonight's Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins NFL game: Week 2 TNF livestream options, more

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Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.  Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Week 2 of the 2024-5 NFL season begins tonight with a big matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins. Both the Bills and the Dolphins come into Week 2 riding high from Week 1 wins.

You won't be able to watch tonight's game on network or cable TV. Keep reading to find out how to watch tonight's Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins game on "Thursday Night Football."


How and when to watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins game tonight

The Week 2 Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins game will be played on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 8:15 p.m. ET (5:15 p.m. PT).

The "Thursday Night Football" game will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime. The game will be broadcast on local TV affiliates in Buffalo, NY and Miami, FL.


Waiting for the game to start? Check out Amazon's new Thursday Night Football store

Amazon's Thursday Night Football fan store gives fans access to the latest drops in fan gear, from Josh Allen jerseys to Miami Dolphins branded tumblers and mugs, Amazon is a one-stop shop for NFL fans. While you wait for tonight's game to start, check out Amazon's fan store.


Are tickets for the Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins game available?

Though kickoff is less than 24 hours away, there are still tickets for the game available at Ticketmaster and other resale sites. Tap the button below to score tickets to see the game at Hard Rock Stadium in person.


Can you watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins TNF game without Amazon Prime?

Starting in 2022, Amazon became the exclusive carrier of "Thursday Night Football" (TNF). In addition to TNF, this season's Black Friday game, which will be played on November 29, 2024 -- Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs -- will air exclusively on Amazon Prime, as well.

Amazon Prime is $1.99 for the first week. After one week, Prime is $14.99 per month ($139 annually) for all Thursday Night Football games, the NFL's first-ever Black Friday game, two-day shipping and Prime deals on Prime Day and Amazon Prime Day deals.


Watch the Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins game on your phone with NFL+

If you want to catch this game -- and all the amazing football ahead this season -- on your phone, check out NFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers mobile access to NFL Network. And yes, that includes games being broadcast out-of-market. To boost your NFL experience even further, you can upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously. A seven-day, free trial is available.

Top features of NFL+:

  • You get access to all NFL preseason games, including those that are out of market.
  • NFL+ lets you watch stream local and primetime regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not your TV.
  • Includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it's a good option for those who are looking to stream football on the go.

Full 2024-5 NFL Season Week 2 Schedule

The 2024-5 NFL Season Week 2 schedule is below. The game you see broadcast locally will depend on your geographical area. All times Eastern.

Thursday, Sept. 12

  • Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins, 8:15 p.m. (Prime Video)

Sunday, Sept. 15

  • Las Vegas Raiders at Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m. (CBS)
  • Los Angeles Chargers at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. (CBS)
  • New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys, 1 p.m. (FOX)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions, 1 p.m. (FOX)
  • Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m. (FOX)
  • Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. (CBS)
  • San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. (CBS)
  • Seattle Seahawks at New England Patriots, 1 p.m. (FOX)
  • New York Jets at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. (CBS)
  • New York Giants at Washington Commanders, 1 p.m. (FOX)
  • Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals, 4:05 p.m.  (FOX)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
  • Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
  • Chicago Bears at Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

Monday, Sept. 16

  • Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)

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