What Time Is Thursday Night Football? Week 15 NFL Schedule

The first game of the fantasy football playoffs happens tonight, for most leagues at least. Week 15 is here, and we'll get a banger of a divisional rivalry game to kick things off. This one should be good, as it will feature two teams who are fighting for their playoff lives. And they already hate each other.

At this point in the season, it's a bit less interesting to see teams that have lost their starting quarterback, are in shambles due to injuries, or are already eliminated from playoff competition. Football is football, and we'll miss it when it's gone, but greed dictates that we want to see the good games.

So, who will play on TNF, how can you watch the game, and who will win?

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Who is Playing on Thursday Night Football?

The Los Angeles Rams will drive up the road a bit to Santa Clara to face the San Francisco 49ers. The Rams sit at 7-6 and stand a solid chance at making the postseason, while SF is just 6-7 and is fighting for its playoff lives. It's a crucial matchup with serious playoff implications.

NFL Network analysts are siding with the 49ers over the Rams 6-4 👀 pic.twitter.com/Xjm7oMghZA

— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) December 11, 2024

The first time these two teams met, the Rams won 27-24 despite a heroic effort from 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who caught 11 of his 12 targets for 175 yards and three touchdowns.

When and How Can I Watch The Game?

All Thursday Night Football games are streamed via Amazon's Prime streaming service. You can watch by purchasing an Amazon Prime or Prime Video subscription. The game will also air on television in select local markets. You can also watch if you have an NFL+ subscription.

Who is Going to Win?

The Rams won this matchup earlier in the season despite being without their two best wide receivers, Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. You simply have to think they have the edge in this game, especially with the incredible level of play Nacua has exhibited recently.

Every big catch from Puka Nacua in the Rams win vs Buffalo

Short route concepts, his body control, extending the field, jump balls, YAC. Nothing he can’t do. Top 5 WR in football pic.twitter.com/UbbzQB3Xq3

— Football Digest (@FoootballDigest) December 9, 2024

The Rams are a brutal matchup for defenses when they're at full strength, and they have their best players healthy ahead of this game. They're arguably the best offense in the league when they're firing on all cylinders. It will likely be difficult for the 49ers offense to keep up. OT Trent Williams (ankle) won't be able to play.

SF blew out the Chicago Bears in Week 14, dominating them 38-13. But there's almost no way the Rams put up so few points. The 49ers might not have much of a chance of winning if electric rookie running back Isaac Guerendo (foot) isn't able to play. His ridiculous burst could be the X factor the team needs to keep up.

We'll take the Rams whether he plays or not, though. Expect San Fran's offensive line to be a liability in pass protection due to injuries. Nacua and Jennings will probably both have big games, and Kupp could do nicely as well. Rams RB Kyren Williams is still getting a metric ton of volume, so he should do nicely as well.

There isn't film I enjoy watching more than when Matthew Stafford is on a heater. He makes it look easy.

Looks off the safety and then casually comes back and puts the ball on a rope to Cooper Kupp down the seam.

None of it happens without good pass pro by the OL. pic.twitter.com/8AL7rAVQ6R

— Blaine Grisak 💭 (@bgrisakTST) December 10, 2024

We also expect Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to have a big game. 49ers QB Brock Purdy should do nicely as well, especially since Rams cornerback Cobie Durant (chest) won't be able to play. Los Angeles' pass defense has played very poorly this season, and without one of its starters, it could be even worse.

You really should start Jennings in fantasy football. Seriously, start him. It's a good idea. He's really good. Like really, really good. Deebo Samuel Sr. isn't so good this season, but Jennings is. He is great. Make sure to put him in your starting lineups. Did we mention Jennings? He's a good start in fantasy football.

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