The Saints and Broncos clash on ‘Thursday Night Football’ this week as Denver head coach Sean Payton returns to New Orleans.
Payton spent 16 years as the Saints head coach, guiding the franchise to a Super Bowl in 2009. He’s in his second season at the helm of the Broncos.
Here is everything you need to know about Saints vs. Broncos on Thursday Night Football this week.
Who plays on Thursday Night Football tonight?
- Matchup: Saints vs. Broncos
- Location: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Saints host the Broncos on Thursday Night Football in Week 7.
Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler is poised for his second career start, as veteran Derek Carr remains sidelined with an oblique injury. Rattler threw for 243 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers. New Orleans (2-4) hopes Rattler can help halt a four-game losing streak after a promising 2-0 start.
Denver quarterback Bo Nix, the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, threw for 216 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Sunday’s loss to the Chargers. Nix also added 61 rushing yards in the defeat.
What time is the NFL game on tonight?
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 17
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Kickoff of Saints vs. Broncos is set for 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 17.
The game will be played at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
What channel is Thursday Night Football on tonight?
Thursday Night Football will not air on live television. Instead, viewers can stream the game on Amazon Prime Video.
Viewers in Canada can stream the game on DAZN.
Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter) will have the call.
Thursday Night Football radio station
Listen to Saints vs. Broncos live on SiriusXM channel 88, NFL Radio.
The Broncos broadcast will air on channel 225, while the Saints broadcast will air on channel 226.
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NFL Week 7 schedule
Thursday, Oct. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saints vs. Broncos | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
Sunday, Oct. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguars vs. Patriots | 9:30 a.m. | NFL Network |
| Falcons vs. Seahawks | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Bills vs. Titans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Browns vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Packers vs. Texans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Colts vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Vikings vs. Lions | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Giants vs. Eagles | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| Rams vs. Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Commanders vs. Panthers | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 49ers vs. Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Steelers vs. Jets | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
Monday, Oct. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers vs. Ravens | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC |
| Cardinals vs. Chargers | 9 p.m. | — |
