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How to watch the Rams vs Lions game on Sunday

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The NFL is back, with the first regular season Sunday Night game scheduled for September 8. The game will be a big one, as the Los Angeles Rams will head to the Motor City to take on the Detroit Lions. The last time the two teams met was in the NFC Wild Card round of the 23-24 playoffs, where the Lions defeated the Rams by a single point for their first playoff win since 1991. If you want to watch the game and you don’t have cable or an antenna, there are a couple of ways to watch.

At a Glance: How to Watch Rams vs Lions Without Cable

Current: Peacock airs NFL games on Sundays, or you can sign up for a live TV streaming service like DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Sling, or Hulu + LiveTV
TV channels: You can watch the game on NBC, which airs Sunday Night Football
Date/Start Time: 9/8/24; 8:20 p.m. EDT

The easiest way to watch the game is with a Peacock subscription. The NBCUniversal streaming service has established itself as a must-have for sports fans, offering events like the Olympics/Paralympics, the Tour Championship, NASCAR and other major sporting events.

Sunday Night Football has been a staple of NBC’s broadcasts since 2006, making NBC and Peacock the best way to watch the Rams/Lions game, as well as the upcoming Chiefs-Falcons matchup on Sunday, September 22. However, it’s not the only option, especially if you’re looking for a more comprehensive multi-channel streaming service to replace cable. Unlike the options below, Peacock does not offer a free trial, so if you’re looking to watch the game without any commitment, consider one of the services below.

Best for channel surfers

DirecTV stream

If you miss the channel surfing but don’t miss the cable and satellite setup, DirecTV Stream offers all the benefits of the satellite package, minus the hardware. Any of their packages gives you access to NBC, with their Entertainment Package starting at $59.99/month. DirecTV is currently in a dispute with Disney, limiting fans’ access to Disney and ESPN channels. The dispute does not affect Sunday Night Football, which is broadcast on NBC.

the best for sports fans

FuboTV

FuboTV is a streaming package aimed at sports fans. Packages start at $79.99, but you can get a free 7-day trial. In addition to dozens of sports channels, Fubo also offers local networks like NBC. Availability varies by region, though, so be sure to enter your zip code before signing up.

best value

Garland

Sling is an affordable option for live TV streaming, with customizable packages depending on what you want to watch. Sling’s Blue Package gets you access to NBC, and it’s currently half price. That means you can sign up for just $20/month.

best variety

Hulu + Live TV

Sports and streaming fans can take advantage of Hulu + Live TV, which combines Hulu’s extensive library of TV shows with live streaming. That includes local and cable news channels, as well as Disney+ and ESPN+. Hulu also offers a 3-day free trial. Hulu + Live TV costs $76.99/month after the free trial.

What You Need to Know About the Rams vs. the Lions

The Detroit Lions are one of only four teams to have never made it to the Super Bowl. As such, there is understandable excitement surrounding this year’s team, led by quarterback Jared Goff. They are early favorites to make the Super Bowl, but they will need to defeat the reigning Kansas City Chiefs if they want to hold onto the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

California-born Goff began his professional career with the Los Angeles Rams, while Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford began his career with the Lions. The only two NFL teams that Goff and Stafford have played for are the Rams and Lions, making Sunday’s game a particularly interesting matchup.