Who plays the sunday night football game tonight

This is the last week of the NFL regular season, which means there has been a shake-up in TV programming.

There isn't a Thursday Night Football game tonight, Jan. 5, because the NFL only scheduled Thursday games through Week 17. Amazon Prime Video, which hosted 15 games between Weeks 2 and 17, aired its final TNF broadcast of the season on Dec. 29.

However, there will be two nationally televised football games this Saturday, both broadcast on ABC and ESPN.

Here's what you need to know.

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Why isn't there a Thursday Night Football game tonight?

The 2022 Thursday Night Football schedule ran from Weeks 1 to 17, and included games with all 32 clubs. The final broadcast was the Dallas Cowboys against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 29.

The NFL doesn't schedule Thursday night games for the last week of the regular season because there are playoff implications. Playing a Thursday night game in Week 18 could give teams an unfair advantage or disadvantage.

Was Thursday Night Football canceled after Damar Hamlin's collapse?

No. Thursday Night Football ended on-schedule, and its conclusion is not related to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's critical injury.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Bills' Week 17 matchup was postponed after Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during the game's first quarter. On Wednesday, the NFL said discussions are ongoing about whether to resume the game.

When is the next scheduled NFL game?

There are two nationally televised NFL games happening Saturday. Both will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN:

The Commanders and Giants are meeting for the second time in the last three weeks, but this time, they will do so on "Sunday Night Football."

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Washington and New York squared off in a Week 13 battle that was supposed to give one an edge in the wild-card race. Instead, the teams couldn't decide on a winner and settled for a disappointing 20-all draw.

As a result, they now meet two weeks later with identical 7-5-1 records, and their Week 15 meeting may well decide which of the two NFC East teams is able to make their way into the playoffs.

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This game should be a tightly contested battle, as many NFC East games have been over the years. There's a reason that NBC flexed this game into the "Sunday Night Football" slot over Patriots vs. Raiders.

There's far more chance for drama in this contest, as this could prove to be a make-or-break game for both the Commanders and Giants.

Here's everything to know about the "Sunday Night Football" matchup in Week 15, including how to watch or live stream the contest. 

MORE: Watch Giants vs. Commanders live with fuboTV (free trial)

Who plays on 'Sunday Night Football' tonight?

  • Matchup: Giants vs. Commanders
  • Location: FedEx Field in Landover, Md.

The Giants and Commanders will face off on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 15. This will mark the second meeting between the two sides in three weeks and it will be critical in deciding which team has the best chance of making the playoffs.

The Giants (7-5-1) are in the midst of a prolonged skid and will look to bounce back against Washington. New York is just 1-4-1 in its last six games, and its only win in that period came over the lowly Texans.

New York relied on its defense and running game to carry it early in the season, but injuries have weakened both as the season has progressed. Saquon Barkley (neck) is expected to play, but he hasn't looked to be at full strength in recent weeks. That means Daniel Jones may have to carry the load in this matchup.

Washington (7-5-1) is trending in the opposite direction of the Giants. The Commanders have a 6-1-1 record in their last eight games with their only loss coming by single digits against the Vikings. They are coming off a bye and last faced the Giants in their Week 13 tie, so they should be well-prepared to address some of the mistakes they made in that contest.

The Commanders will rely on their defense and running game to carry them, much like the Giants. Taylor Heinicke has been something of a spark at quarterback, and if he can put together a solid game, it would go a long way toward earning Washington a win.

The winner will have at least an 86 percent chance of making the playoffs, per FiveThirtyEight.com, while the loser will have, at best, a 35 percent chance of making it.

ScenarioCommanders playoff probabilityGiants playoff probabilityWin90%86%Lose35%25%Tie63%39%

So needless to say, a winning result here will be critical to each team.

What time is the NFL game tonight?

  • Date: Sunday, Dec. 18
  • Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET 

"Sunday Night Football" will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET, the same time that it has all season long. The game will be played at FedEx Field in Landover, Md. and the local kickoff time will be the same as its 8:20 p.m. start time.

NBC's top broadcast team of Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will be on the call for "Sunday Night Football" in Week 15. Tirico will handle the play-by-play duties, Collinsworth will be a color commentator and Melissa Stark will serve as a sideline reporter on the broadcast.

What channel is 'Sunday Night Football' on tonight?

  • Game: Giants vs. Commanders
  • Date: Sunday, Dec. 18
  • TV channel (national): NBC (U.S.) | TSN1/4/5 (Canada)
  • Live stream: Peacock, NBCSports.com, fuboTV (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)

The Giants vs. Commanders "Sunday Night Football" game will air on NBC, per usual. That said, there are other ways that viewers can catch the game with and without cable. 

Those with cable subscriptions can watch the game on NBCSports.com. Peacock and fuboTV, which comes with a free trial, are two other streaming alternatives for cord-cutters.

Viewers in Canada can watch on TSN or stream the game live on DAZN, which carries every NFL game.

NFL live stream for Giants vs. Commanders

The Giants vs. Commanders game will be broadcast on NBC. Those with a cable subscription can also watch the game using NBCSports.com. Streamers will have additional options and ways to watch teh games, which include Peacock and fuboTV, which offers a free trial.

What time is Sunday Night Football on Tonight?

Live coverage begins every Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. ET with Football Night in America with the talented group of Maria Taylor, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, Jason Garrett, Chris Simms, Jac Collinsworth, Mike Florio, and Matthew Berry.

Who has the Sunday Night Football game?

Welcome to the home of NFL Sunday Night Football. NBC will stream every SNF game live online for the 2022 NFL season on Peacock, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App. Here's the full SNF schedule including the teams, matchups, start times, channel, live streams and more.

Who carries Sunday Night Football tonight?

LIVE on Peacock and NBC Every Sunday. All season long, from Kickoff to the NFL Playoffs.

Who will broadcast Sunday Night Football 2022?

During the 2022 NFL season, Sunday Night Football games will air on NBC and stream on Peacock. You can also watch exclusive Spanish-language coverage of every matchup across Telemundo Deportes channels like Telemundo and Universo.