How to watch Lions at Patriots: Live stream, TV channel, kickoff time
The Detroit Lions (1-3) travel to New England to take on the Patriots (1-3) in their first outdoor game of the season. Both teams lost last week, and the Lions are looking to get close to the .500 before their bye week.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game as you can watch or hear it, not to mention a news week recap starting in week 5:
- Watch Detroit Lions on DirecTV Stream
- Visit MLives Betting Home for the latest odds and sports betting promotions
GAME INFORMATION
- WHO: Detroit Lions vs New England Patriots
- WHEN: Sunday 1 p.m
- WHERE: Foxboro Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
- Twitter: Follow Kyle Meinke and Ben Rabe
- LIVE UPDATES: MLive.com/Lions at 1pm | Facebook Live after the game
- LATEST LINE: Lions +3 (45.5 o/u)
LIKE WATCHING
- TV Network: FOX (Play-by-Play Kenny Albert, Analyst Jonathan Vilma)
- Watch the NFL on FuboTV (7-Day Free Trial)
- For more viewing options, click here.
HOW TO HEAR
- Radio Station: 97.1 The Ticket with Dan Miller and Lomas Brown
- A full list of Michigan radio affiliates can be found here.
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