What channel is “Thursday Night Football” on tonight? Here's how to watch

Week 8 of the NFL season begins with the Minnesota Vikings attempting to bounce back from their first loss of the year as they take on the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium.

The Vikings had won their first five games before a last-minute loss to Detroit, which left them in a tie for the lead in the NFC North's best football. The Rams celebrate their second win of the season by beating the Las Vegas Raiders 2-4.

Minnesota is a solid three-point away favorite and should have a healthy Aaron Jones, who is coming off a strong week with the loss to Detroit.

Who's playing on Thursday Night Football tonight?

The NFL Week 8 Thursday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

How to watch “Thursday Night Football” tonight?

The Vikings at Rams game will be streamed on Amazon Prime.

What time is Thursday Night Football this week?

The Vikings at Rams game is scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. MT/7:15 p.m. CT.

Thursday Night Football announcer

Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit will referee the game from the SoFi Stadium stand, and Kaylee Hartung will report from the sidelines.

Who will win on Thursday Night Football?

The Vikings are a 3-point away favorite over the Rams in the NFL Week 8 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Minnesota is -160 on the money line while Los Angeles is +135. The over/under is set at 48 points.

Vikings vs. Rams injury report

Minnesota Vikings

This week could mark the return of tight end TJ Hockenson for the Vikings. The veteran has been sidelined since the end of last season when he suffered a torn ACL and ACL in his right knee.

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said it's “very likely” Hockenson could return against the Rams, although his workload could be limited.

Linebacker Blake Cashman missed the Vikings' practice on Tuesday with a toe injury. Hockenson and Aaron Jones were among those limited.

Los Angeles Rams

Cooper Kupp participated fully in practice on Tuesday while fellow receiver Puka Nacua was limited with a knee injury after his 21-day practice window opened. Defensive end Braden Fiske (back) and linebacker Troy Reeder (hamstring) were held off.

Vikings vs Rams Predictions

The line: Vikings 28, Rams 24.

With a 3-point record and an over-under of 48, the expected outcome is a Vikings win of 28-24 or 27-24.

Bookies.com: Bet the Vikings will cover against the Rams

Bill Speros writes: “The Vikings saw their perfect season reach its first hurdle with a hard-fought 31-29 loss to the Lions. The Rams battled through injuries and narrowly beat the disadvantaged Raiders. Expect SoFi to be dressed in purple and gold as the Minnesota crowds move to Inglewood for the weekend. The Rams were the worst in the NFL against the pass. Sam Darnold and Co. put up some impressive numbers on this inside track, especially after their near-miss Detroit.”

Sports Betting Cents: Vikings 31.2, Rams 8.8

The site's formula predicts the Vikings will win the Week 8 NFL game against the Rams.

ESPN: The Vikings have a 54.2% chance of beating the Rams on Thursday Night Football

The site gives the Rams a 45.4% chance of winning the Week 8 NFL game, with a 0.4% chance of a tie.

Dimers: Rams 24, Vikings 21

It says: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Vikings a 39% probability of victory, while the Rams have a 61% probability of victory.”

Bret Bloomquist can be reached at [email protected]; @Bretbloomquist on X

Reuters contributed to this report.