The long-awaited rematch of No. 1 vs. No. 2 takes place on Thursday night — but is it really even a battle?
The Jets’ Zach Wilson has been the worst of the quarterbacks taken in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Wilson hasn’t done much of anything to solidify his standing as an NFL-level starting quarterback, but the injury to Mike White put the team behind the 8-ball — and Wilson potentially in control of his NFL destiny if he plays well the remainder of the season.
Across the field, the Jets will be staring at Trevor Lawrence, a player who they were a pick away from taking in 2021. While Lawrence didn’t show much of anything in his rookie season, his Year 2 ascent has been legitimate, and it directly coincides with how well Jacksonville has been playing of late. The Jags are 4-2 since the start of November, and their turnaround has given them an outside shot at making the playoffs.
Should that happen, then Jacksonville can thank its lucky stars that Lawrence landed with them. And if the Jets continue their slide, then they can thank Wilson’s middling returns for continuing their playoff drought.
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Here’s how to watch Jets vs. Jags on Thursday night:
What channel is Jets vs. Jaguars on today?
- Game: Jaguars at Jets
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 22
- TV channels: WNYW 5, Fox 5 (New York) | WJAX 47, CBS 47 (Jacksonville)
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
As is the case with “Thursday Night Football” for the remainder of the season (and the foreseeable future), Amazon Prime Video will exclusively broadcast the games to the national audience.
Viewers in local markets will be able to watch the game on local network affiliates. This week, New York viewers can watch on Fox 5, while viewers in Jacksonville can catch the game on CBS 47.
The Canadian audience can watch the game on TSN1, CTV2 or RDS2 for the French-speaking audience. Viewers in Canada will be able to stream the game on DAZN.
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Jets vs. Jaguars start time
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 22
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET, the customary time for “Thursday Night Football” matchups. The Jaguars travel to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. to take on the Jets.
Amazon’s pregame show airs in the hour leading up to the contest.
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NFL live stream for Jets vs. Jaguars
Given that Amazon holds exclusive streaming rights to “Thursday Night Football,” it will be the only streaming option for “TNF” games throughout the 2022 season.
NFL Week 16 schedule
- Thursday, Dec. 22
| Game | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Jets vs. Jaguars | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
- Saturday, Dec. 24
| Game | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens vs. Falcons | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Panthers vs. Lions | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Bears vs. Bills | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Browns vs. Saints | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Chiefs vs. Seahawks | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Vikings vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Patriots vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Titans vs. Texans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 49ers vs. Commanders | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Cowboys vs. Eagles | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| Steelers vs. Raiders | 8:15 p.m. | NFLN |
- Sunday, Dec. 25
| Game | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphins vs. Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Rams vs. Broncos | 4:30 p.m. | CBS |
| Cardinals vs. Buccaneers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
- Monday, Dec. 26
| Game | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Colts vs. Chargers | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN2 |