How to watch the Rams vs Lions in NFL Week 1 with or without cable

Football is finally back. That's right, While we still have a grueling Sunday to endure, the LA Rams football team will finally take to the field and give fans what they have been eager to see for many months, live Rams football action that matters.

And boy oh boy, this Week 1 contest will go a long way in determining whether or not the Rams football team is a 2024 powerhouse, or a team that will need to scrape and claw their way back to the NFL Playoffs.

For Week 1, the LA Rams will be wearing their very popular Modern Throwback White jerseys. The Detroit Lions have opted to go with their Honolulu Blue jersey with white numbers along with blue pants.

How to watch Rams vs. Lions on TV

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The LA Rams vs. Detroit Lions will air nationally on NBC. Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), and Melissa Stark (sideline) will make up the broadcast crew for this game and for all Sunday Night Football games throughout the 2024 season.

Pregame coverage on NBC and Peacock starts at 4:00 pm PT with "Football Night in America," as Maria Taylor, Jason Garrett, Chris Simms, Tony Dungy, Rodney Harrison, Mike Florio, Devin McCourty, Matthew Berry, and Jac Collinsworth get you ready for the game.

TV coverage: NBC | Peacock

• Play-by-play: Mike Tirico
• Color Analyst: Cris Collinsworth
• Sideline reporter: Melissa Stark
  

Canadian TV coverage: TSN | CTV

How to stream Rams vs. Lions on Peacock

For all other NFL fans, the game will be streamed on Peacock. It's a subscription service, starting at $8 per month. You can stream Peacock on most web browsers, mobiles, and tablets. Here is a list of compatible devices and streaming platforms:

• Android (6.0 or above) and iPhone (14 or above)
• Fire TV and Fire Tablet
• Android TV
• Apple TV
• Chromecast
• Google TV
• Hisense VIDAA
• LG Smart TV
• PlayStation 4
• PlayStation 5
• Samsung Smart TV

Rams vs. Lions radio stations

• National radio channel: SiriusXM channel 225 (home) and 226 (away) 
• Rams radio channel: KCBS 93.1 Jack FM
• Lions radio channel: WXYT 97.1 FM

You can listen to the Rams vs Lions live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 225 (Detroit) and 226 (Los Angeles). NFL fans in the local markets can listen to the game on KCBS 93.1 FM 97.1 FM (Rams) or on WXYT 97.1 FM or WDVE 102.5 FM (Lions).

Rams vs. Lions game details

• Date: Sunday, September 8
• Location: Ford Field, Detroit Michigan
• Kickoff Time: 5:20 pm PT

This one is a 2024 NFL Playoffs rematch right out of the gates. Its not random chance that this one, a 2023 postseason thriller, was scooped up to be featured on the 2024 debut of Sunday Night Football. So what should fans expect?

If 2023 statistics have any influence in 2024, then fans should prepare to witness two high-powered offenses jockey for possessions and scoring in the red zone. In fact, the winner of this game could very easily be the team whose offense is the last to have possession.

The Detroit Lions are very confident in QB Jared Goff, and with a compliment of running backs and receivers, have the makings of a very balanced offense to keep defenses at bay all season long.

Of course, the LA Rams have upgraded their offensive balance as well as this season, investing in the offensive line, running backs, and tight ends to be able to match the Detroit Lions' physical style of play.

Of course, while the offense may bear the brunt of getting a win in Week 1, Rams fans are eager to see what the 2024 defense can do this season. The better this defense performs, the more likely the team wins. And many NFL fans, not just Rams fans, are intrigued with the team's diabolically young defensive front that, if it plays well in 2024, will be together for many years going forward.

This one should be thrilling. Be sure to stock up on snacks and beverages.

And as always, thanks for reading.