Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has his eyes on his receiver before throwing the pass during first half action against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sept. 7, 2025.

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Who Plays on Thursday Night Football Tonight? Week 3 Thursday Night Football – Who Plays Whom, TNF Streaming, TV Channel, Kick-Off Time

The Bills welcome the Dolphins in Week 3 of TNF!

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has his eyes on his receiver before throwing the pass during first half action against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sept. 7, 2025.

As the 2025-26 NFL season heads into week 3, the first game of the week is the Thursday Night Football (TNF) game between two fierce divisional rivals. The AFC East divisional game will witness yet another chapter in this longtime rivalry.

Last week, it was the Green Bay Packers who came through with an easy win over the Washington Commanders. The fine defensive display of the Packers was ably backed by their offense as the NFC North team won 27-18.

But now it’s time to look ahead to tonight’s Thursday Night Football game. Last season’s MVP versus a divisional rival that is struggling yet again, this game promises to deliver! Here are the details for the Week 3 TNF game!

Who’s playing on Thursday Night Football Tonight?

This week on Thursday Night Football, we have the undefeated (2-0) Bills at home against the winless (0-2) Dolphins. Buffalo has gotten off to a thrilling start to the season. Down in the fourth quarter to the Ravens, Josh Allen led a comeback for the ages as they edged out Baltimore in a high-scoring game. In week 2, the Bills easily took care of the New York Jets with a 30-10 win.

Miami, though, has gone in the opposite direction. They lost the season opener to the Indianapolis Colts by a huge margin and then followed that up with another loss in week 2 to the New England Patriots. Things are not clicking on either side of the ball for the Phins, and this will be a crucial game for them in the context of this season.

Grill up those wings. #TNFonPrime heads to Buffalo! pic.twitter.com/R9PBoE5W4c
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) September 17, 2025

Bills vs Dolphins Head-to-Head Record

Being divisional rivals, these two teams play each other twice every regular season. So far, the two teams have played 123 times in all, with 118 of those coming in the regular season. The head-to-head battle is neck and neck in the regular season, with the Dolphins holding a 61–56–1 lead over the Bills. However, Buffalo leads 4-1 in the postseason.

Interestingly, though, the Bills have dominated the series in the Josh Allen era, winning the past 6 consecutive times. Allen is 12-2 against the Dolphins and has 3,737 passing yards, 37 passing touchdowns, and 8 interceptions in those 14 games.

Meanwhile, Tua Tagovailoa has a dismal 1-8 record against the Bills, in which he has thrown for 1,830 passing yards, 9 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. The last time these two teams met in 2024, the Bills edged out the Dolphins 30-27 with Allen throwing for 235 yards, 3 touchdowns, and a pick.

What Time Does Thursday Night Football Start Tonight?

The Thursday Night Football matchup between the Bills and the Dolphins is scheduled to start at 8:15 p.m. ET (7:15 p.m. CT). The game will take place at Orchard Park in Buffalo, Western New York.

Josh Allen is 6-0 on Thursday Night Football. pic.twitter.com/eXJ7pEOSfG
— BillsMuse (@BillsMusee) September 15, 2025

What Channel Is Thursday Night Football On this week?

The TNF game between the Bills and the Dolphins can be viewed on Amazon Prime Video, which is the official broadcast partner for all Thursday Night Football games. Local viewers can also watch the game on their local ABC affiliate in Buffalo, while others can catch the action on streaming platforms such as the NFL app or the Prime Video app.

Week 3 Thursday Night Football Predictions

In an ideal world, with the way both teams are playing currently, there is very little to no chance the Dolphins walk out of Orchard Park with a win. The Josh Allen-led Bills have too much firepower on offense, and the Dolphins’ defense has given up 33 points in both their games against the Colts and Patriots.

This game should not even be a close encounter, and the Bills could have this in the bag by the time the fourth quarter gets underway. Buffalo should comfortably end the game at 3-0, while Miami falls to 0-3.

Week 3 TNF Kick-Off Time: 8:15 PM ET

Location: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York.

Our Prediction: Buffalo Bills to win.

Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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