The NFL’s Week 3 slate kicks off with a classic AFC East rivalry: the Buffalo Bills welcoming the Miami Dolphins to Orchard Park. It’s a primetime battle with division bragging rights on the line.
While the spotlight shines on the players, another team plays a big role in shaping the night: the broadcast crew. Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit, and Kaylee Hartung are on the call for this Thursday Night Football matchup on Amazon Prime Video.
Who Are the Announcers for Thursday Night Football?
Al Michaels
Al Michaels has been the voice of football’s biggest moments for decades. From unforgettable Super Bowls to the famous “Do you believe in miracles?” call at the 1980 Winter Olympics, his voice is part of American sports history.
When Thursday Night Football moved to Amazon in 2022, Michaels became the centerpiece of the new era, bringing credibility and familiarity to a broadcast format breaking away from traditional television.
AFC East rivals face off on TNF stars✨
MIAvsBUF – Thursday 8:15pm ET on Prime Video
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Known for his calm delivery and knack for elevating dramatic moments, Michaels has built trust with fans who’ve grown up listening to him. At Lambeau, Gillette, or Arrowhead, wherever the NFL spotlight shines, his presence adds dignity. For Bills-Dolphins, every big play will sound like it belongs on a highlight reel.
Kirk Herbstreit
Kirk Herbstreit, a former Ohio State quarterback, shares the booth with Michaels. Herbstreit is a broadcaster who made his name in the college game before expanding into the NFL spotlight.
He has been breaking down games on ESPN’s College GameDay since the mid-1990s and has long been the lead analyst for Saturday Night Football on ABC/ESPN.
When Amazon secured the exclusive rights to Thursday Night Football in 2022, Herbstreit was tapped to provide analysis alongside Michaels. His role gives him a new platform to translate his college expertise to the pros, and he’s earned praise for his detailed breakdowns and high-energy style.
Herbstreit’s addition brought a fresh perspective to Amazon’s booth, making him the perfect complement to Michaels’ iconic presence.
Kaylee Hartung
Kaylee Hartung completes the trio on the sidelines with her own reporting style. Over the course of her career, she has worked in newsrooms in Washington, D.C., network news coverage with ABC and CNN, and ESPN’s college sports broadcasts.
Since joining Amazon in 2022, Hartung has been TNF’s eyes and ears on the field, relaying key updates and telling stories that bring out the human side of the game.
Setting the Stage for Bills-Dolphins
As Buffalo and Miami clash on Thursday Night, Michaels, Herbsreit, and Hartung will tell the story and ensure the game has the voice fans expect. Together, they’ve become the identity of Thursday Night Football on Amazon, a mix of experience, energy, and heart that makes every game feel like an event.
The Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills are scheduled to kick off in Orchard Park, N.Y., at 8:15 p.m. ET. Like most editions of Thursday Night Football, the game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime.
