Thursday Night Football Odds: TNF Betting Lines 2026

Jared Hochman - Managing Editor at Covers.com
Jared Hochman • Managing Editor 16+ years betting experience
Updated: Sep 18, 2026 , 08:46 AM ET • 4 min read

See the latest Thursday Night Football odds and schedule for the 2026 season.

Thursday Night Football odds Bijan Robinson
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson.

Thursday Night Football odds are live ahead of Week 3's clash between the Falcons and the Packers at Lambeau Field.

Green Bay is currently a 6.5-point favorite at Kalshi, with the total sitting at 45.5.

Here are the latest TNF odds, Thursday Night Football player props, and the full TNF schedule for 2026.

Thursday Night Football odds: Falcons vs. Packers

Falcons Falcons Packers Packers
29% Moneyline 71%
+6.5
51%
Spread -6.5
52%
Over 45.5
52%
Total Under 45.5
50%
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Thursday Night Football 2026 schedule & results

Date Matchup Time
9/10
Week 1
49ers at Rams 8:35
Netflix
9/17
Week 2
Lions at Bills 8:15
Prime
9/24
Week 3
Falcons at Packers 8:15
Prime
10/1
Week 4
Steelers at Browns 8:15
Prime
10/8
Week 5
Buccaneers at Cowboys 8:15
Prime
10/15
Week 6
Seahawks at Broncos 8:15
Prime
10/22
Week 7
Patriots at Bears 8:15
Prime
10/29
Week 8
Panthers at Packers 8:15
Prime
11/5
Week 9
Jaguars at Ravens 8:15
Prime
11/12
Week 10
Commanders at Giants 8:15
Prime
11/19
Week 11
Colts at Texans 8:15
Prime
11/26
Week 12
Bears at Lions 1:00
CBS
11/26
Week 12
Eagles at Cowboys 4:30
FOX
11/26
Week 12
Chiefs at Bills 8:20
NBC
12/3
Week 13
Chiefs at Rams 8:15
Prime
12/10
Week 14
Vikings at Patriots 8:15
Prime
12/17
Week 15
49ers at Chargers 8:15
Prime
12/24
Week 16
Texans at Eagles 8:15
Prime
12/31
Week 17
Ravens at Bengals 8:15
Prime
No TNF matchup in Week 18

TNF betting tips

From Jason Logan, Covers Senior Industry Analyst

1

What happened before?

Thursday games present a tight turnaround for the teams involved. Look back at the teams’ recent schedule challenges and see if this short week compounds a busy calendar — especially for the road team. Practice and prep time are at a premium during these short weeks... and they will lose a day to travel.

2

Injuries loom large

Thursday games also leave less time for teams to heal up. Injured players don’t have the same window for recovery and are often ruled out early. Even players nursing bumps and bruises, or playing through pain, can feel the squeeze of the short week, so read up on who’s hurting — but not listed on the injury report.

3

Coaching matters

Coaching can give a big edge on the short week. Give the benefit of the doubt to veteran coaches and experienced staff, who are known for their game prep and have navigated the challenges of TNF before.

4

Baby, it (gets) cold outside

Thursday night games can also be an advantage for cold weather teams come December and January. Temperatures plummet when the sun goes down and places like Green Bay, Chicago, and Buffalo turn into frozen wastelands. While the sub-zero temps impact both sides, visitors from warmer cities or indoor stadiums may struggle to adapt when the mercury drops.

5

Home-field frenzy

Home-field advantage can get a bit of a boost on Thursday nights. The home crowd has been tailgating all day, rather than partying for a 1 p.m. or 4 p.m. ET kickoff. That ravenous crowd is then released into the stadium, giving the home hospitality a little extra bite.

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Before Jared Hochman joined the Covers team in 2020, he worked for newspaper outlets such as the Chronicle Herald and The Coast, worked in marketing for SkipTheDishes and Vivid Seats, and previously ran a magazine. A journalism graduate from the University of King's College in, Halifax, N.S., "Hoch" brings more than a decade of experience in sports betting, having worked as a freelance handicapper, making appearances on Monumental Sports Network and the Sharp 600 podcast, and now also filling in occasionally as host of Covers' NHL Puck Props. 

Awarded Covers' company MVP for 2023, Jared is an avid bettor of MLB, NFL, NHL, and NBA, while also wagering on some soccer and WNBA. His best advice for sports bettors? Price shop, which is something he does daily across 10 different sportsbook apps.

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