Last week’s “Thursday Night Football” contest provided fans with something that they’ve been desperately waiting for: an enthralling football game. The Cowboys and Seahawks jostled back and forth for superiority, blotting the lush green canvas with bright streaks of gold and glitter en route to 76 combined points, 817 combined yards and — most impressively — zero punts.
That simply won’t do, at least not compared to the average “TNF” matchup spectators are served up. No worries, though. Amazon Prime has us covered, filling our beaks with another underwhelming matchup the likes of which we have seen all too often on the weekly program.
The Steelers host the Patriots in a battle of two sides with harrowing defenses and not much else. Pittsburgh (7-5) has enjoyed another solid season under Mike Tomlin, retaining its status as a defensive juggernaut while doing enough to remain competitive in a challenging AFC North.
But an ankle injury to Kenny Pickett means Mitch Trubisky is taking the reins of the offense on Thursday. That won’t inspire a lot of confidence among those hoping to be shrouded in offensive vigor.
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Fortunately for Tomlin and Co., they’ll be greeted by an attack with even less incentive to score. New England (2-10) is in a race to the bottom, felled by putrid quarterback play. Whether it’s Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe, the Pats can’t seem to find the end zone. For all of its defensive solidity — New England possesses one of the best rearguards in all the land — if you can’t score, you can’t win. And the Patriots have shown little capability of finding the target in recent weeks.
It’s not the most appealing affair. But legions of onlookers will be glued to their seat regardless, either by way of having stakes in the matchup or in an effort to appease their masochistic desires.
So grab a chair, a mug of hazelnut caramel tea and perhaps a wool blanket as well. We’re going to be here a while. Might as well get comfortable.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates from the ‘Thursday Night Football’ clash between the Steelers and Patriots. Follow below for highlights and live results from all the action as it happens in from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
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Steelers vs. Patriots live updates, results, highlights from ‘Thursday Night Football’
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Updates will start closer to the game’s 8:15 p.m. ET kick off time.
Steelers vs. Patriots start time
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 7
- Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Thursday night’s game between the Steelers and the Patriots will kick off in prime time at 8:15 p.m. ET from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
What channel is Steelers vs. Patriots on today?
- Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 7
- TV channel (Pittsburgh): WPXI
- TV channel (Boston): WFXT
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video | DAZN (in Canada)
Thursday’s clash between the Steelers and the Patriots will air exclusively on Amazon Prime outside of the Pittsburgh and Boston local markets. Al Michaels (play-by-play) and Kirk Herbstreit (color analyst) will be on the call from Acrisure Stadium, while Kaylee Hartung will offer her musings as a sideline reporter.
Viewers in Pittsburgh and Boston can catch the game on WPXI and WFXT, respectively.
Audience members in Canada can stream it on DAZN, which carries every NFL game of the season.
