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As part of the regular season schedule, the National Football League plays games on Thursday nights in addition to the normal Sunday and Monday games.
In the last Thursday Night Football game of the 2008 season, the Indianapolis Colts defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 31-24, on December 18, 2008. Former Jaguars linebacker Richard Collier, who was paralyzed in September, was honored during the pre-game festivities.
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Fast Facts
- Introduced in 2006
- Also called the "Run to the Playoffs"
- 2008 regular season opened with Giants vs. Redskins on Thursday, September 4
- Remaining Thursday night games held from Week 10 to Week 16
- Thursday night TV networks include NBC, FOX, CBS and the NFL Network
- Most Thursday night games will air on the NFL Network, as well as on over-the-air channels in the local markets of the two teams
- Games broadcast on the NFL Network are also streamed live on NFL.comNFL.com: Thursday Night Football Companion Live Broadcast
- Many games played annually on Thanksgiving
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NFL in 3D
The December 4, 2008, game between the Oakland Raiders and the San Diego Chargers will be screened in 3D in select theaters in Los Angeles, New York City and Boston. This is the first time the league has tested a game in 3D and will do so with help of 3ality Digital. Team owners and media will wear polarized lenses to watch the live game.BC 2 (Maryland): Company Screening NFL Game in 3D -
Previous Game
On November 11, 2008, The New Orleans Saints (7-6) took on the Chicago Bears (7-6) at Soldier field in Chicago Illinois. Both teams were fighting for their playoff lives in this crucial matchup. The Bears won the game 27 to 24 in overtime. The victory keeps the Bears one game behind the division leading Minnesota Vikings.ESPN.com: New Orleans vs. Chicago -
2008 Thursday Night Football Schedule
- September 4: Giants vs Redskins
- November 6: Broncos vs Browns
- November 13: Jets vs Patriots
- November 20: Bengals vs Steelers
- November 27: Titans vs Lions
- November 27: Seahawks vs Cowboys
- November 27: Cardinals vs Eagles
- December 4: Raiders vs Chargers
- December 11: Saints vs Bears
- December 18: Colts vs Jaguars
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NFL.com: Thursday Night Football Companion Live Broadcast
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Point Spreads: Bettors favor Chargers over Raiders
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Wikipedia: Run to the Playoffs
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ABC 2 (Maryland): Company Screening NFL Game in 3D
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NFL.com: Thursday Night Football Returns
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@shell236 I spent many a Friday night watching games and quite a few Thursday's coaching football games on that field.
@coachbowen | July 06, 2009 01:59 PM -
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just found out there's a new thursday night football league this fall that might get michael vick... best sports idea since the xfl
@gregdickens | July 03, 2009 11:40 PM -
@stewartcink I know you are a GT guy. Are you a football fan? I will be there week two, Thursday night. Should be a sweet game.
@alexurban | July 03, 2009 04:40 AM -
Is Thursday night a thirsty girl night at the club?? Should I hit them with the "yeahhh I just play arena football no big deal" lmao
@Bishop301 | July 03, 2009 12:57 AM
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Thursday Night Football News
- ESPN Video: Mark Schlereth On The Colts' Win Over The Jaguars (Time: 1:56)
- ESPN.com: Cincinnati 10, Pittsburgh 27 (November 20, 2008)
- ESPN Video: Jets Take Down Patriots in OT, 34-31 (Time 6:04)
- ESPN.com: Cutler's 447 yards spoil Quinn's starting debut (November 6, 2008)
- Sky Sports: Thursday's Style (November 6, 2008)
- Google News: Thursday Night Football
- Yahoo! News: Thursday Night Football
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2008 Thursday Night Football Schedule
- Note: All times listed in Eastern Standard Time.
2008 Thursday Night Football Date Time Network Road Team Home Team Result September 4 7:00 p.m. NBC NY Giants Washington NYG 16, WAS 7 November 6 8:15 p.m. NFL Denver Cleveland DEN 34, CLE 30 November 13 8:15 p.m. NFL NY Jets New England NYJ 34, NE 31 November 20 8:15 p.m. NFL Cincinnati Pittsburgh CIN 10, PIT 27 November 27 8:15 p.m. NFL Arizona Philadelphia PHI 48, ARI 20 December 4 8:15 p.m. NFL Oakland San Diego Oak 7, SD 34 December 11 8:15 p.m. NFL New Orleans Chicago Chi 27, NO 24 December 18 8:15 p.m. NFL Indianapolis Jacksonville IND 31, JAC 24
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