"Thursday Night Football" Fans Left Reeling as NFL Postpones Thursday Games Amid Lockout Threat. The NFL has been rocked by a potential lockout, which could jeopardize the upcoming season and leave fans without a crucial part of their Thursday nights - the highly-anticipated "Thursday Night Football" games. The league's players and owners remain at odds over key issues, including revenue sharing and player safety, leading to a stalemate that has the sports world on high alert. As the clock ticks down, fans are left wondering if they'll be able to enjoy their beloved Thursday night football, and the league is racing against time to find a solution before the season is lost.