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How to watch Thursday Night Football Week 1: Panthers at Broncos

Carolina Panthers quarterback, left, and Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian. (AP files)

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By KIRA TERRY REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

September 8, 2016 - 10:15 am

The week that NFL fans wait for all year long has arrived — the 2016 season kicks off tonight.

The first Thursday Night Football game of the season is, of course, a Super Bowl rematch as the Carolina Panthers visit the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field.

The Broncos enter the season as the reigning Super Bowl champions, but the offense has a new on-field leader in quarterback Trevor Siemian following the retirement of Peyton Manning.

The Panthers are led by quarterback Cam Newton and will have to try to overcome a Super Bowl loss hangover in Week 1.

In the last three meetings between the two sides, the Broncos have dominated with two of the three wins.

Here’s everything you need to know if you want to watch:

Time: 5:30 pm PDT

TV: NBC (Cox 3, DirecTV 3, Dish 3, Century Link 3)

Online: NFL GamePass (listen live, subscription required)

Contact Kira Terry at kterry@reviewjournal.com. Follow @kiraterry on Twitter.

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