The Detroit Lions will take the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium tonight for a preseason matchup with the Atlanta Falcons at 7 p.m. ET.
The game will not be nationally televised, but fans can still watch on FOX 2 Detroit or their local Lions FOX affiliate with other streaming options available. You can find your local affiliate here.
Streaming Options
Streaming Options Price/Month Free Trial Deal
FuboTV $84.99 N/A $20 off the first month
Sling Blue $45.99 N/A Half off the first month
DirecTV $89.99 Yes $35 off the first month
NFL+ $6.99 N/A N/A
Streaming options include FuboTV, Sling, DirecTV and NFL+. To watch FOX and other local channels on Sling, you’ll need to type in your zip code here and make sure they’re available in your area. You’ll also need to check local channel availability on DirecTV here.
The Lions will be looking to bounce back from their 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game last week. Hendon Hooker and Kyle Allen will also be looking to bounce back from lackluster performances in the midst of their current backup quarterback competition.
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Hooker is expected to start tonight’s game and Allen will take over in the second half as Detroit continues its search for Jared Goff’s backup quarterback. The Lions will have two more preseason games at home against the Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans before the regular season begins.
NFL PRESEASON
Detroit Lions (0-1) vs. Atlanta Falcons (0-0)
When: Friday, Aug. 8
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Channel: FOX (local broadcast)
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