No Thursday Night Football for NFL Week 18 as Playoff Picture Takes Shape

The NFL's Week 18 schedule begins Saturday with two games, as Thursday night matchups conclude after Week 17 to avoid postseason advantages.

The NFL does not schedule Thursday Night Football games in Week 18 to prevent competitive imbalances ahead of the playoffs.
The final Thursday Night Football game of the 2024 season took place on December 26, with the Seattle Seahawks defeating the Chicago Bears 6-3.
Week 18 action starts Saturday, January 4, with the Cleveland Browns facing the Baltimore Ravens at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Cincinnati Bengals playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at 8 p.m. ET.
Sunday, January 5, will feature a full slate of 14 games, including matchups such as the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions in prime time.
Amazon Prime Video completed its exclusive Thursday Night Football broadcast schedule for the 2024 season, marking its third consecutive year hosting these games.