The New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams meet Thursday, Dec. 21, in what could turn into a pivotal game in NFC playoff race. The game will be live streamed on Amazon Prime Video (30-day free trial).

The short week of rest and recovery for a Thursday night game is never a welcome sight on the schedule for NFL teams.

Getting that assignment in Week 16 is particularly unpleasant for beat-up players and sleep-deprived coaches — and even more daunting when the matchup carries significant playoff implications.

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Yet the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints have reasons to be positive about the timing of their compelling matchup at SoFi Stadium.

The Rams (7-7) have won four of five while playing their best football in two years, and they would like to keep their momentum going.

The Saints (7-7) are also on a roll with two straight dominant wins, including a 24-6 thrashing of the Giants last Sunday. They also know they’ll also return home from this quick trip to the West Coast with extra time for healing and preparation for two games that could be even more important.

Both teams have played their way into the thick of the NFC postseason race since then, setting up a compelling contrast of styles and strengths.

When is Saints-Rams game?

The New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams play at 7:15 p.m. (8:15 p.m. ET) on Thursday, Dec. 21.

Will it be live streamed?

The game will be live streamed on Amazon Prime Video, which offers a free trial. Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership. You can also sign up for Prime Video as a standalone service for $14.99 monthly. Don’t have a Prime membership? Amazon offers a 30-day free trial.

What TV channel is game on?

The Saints-Rams will not be broadcast on traditional television.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.