What time is the NFL game tonight? Schedule, TV Channel, kick-off time, and How to watch Detroit Lio

Publish date: 2024-08-01

The NFL has scheduled three games on Saturday this week. The late night game today will be played between the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos. Both these teams had contrasting results in their week 14 games. The Lions suffered a heavy defeat against the Chicago Bears, whereas the Broncos dismantled a shorthanded Los Angeles Chargers side.

The Lions came into the season with a lot of intrigue surrounding them. After a terrific end to the 2022 campaign, they entered this season looking to build on that. They started with a bang as well, defeating the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, in their season opener at the Arrowhead Stadium. Since then, they have won 9 of their 13 games and are poised to make the playoffs.

The Broncos, on the other hand, had a terrible 2022 season. They finished the season 5-12 and fired their then-HC Nathaniel Hackett after just one season in charge. He was replaced by Super Bowl-winning HC Sean Payton at the beginning of this season. However, that change did nothing to improve the team in the initial weeks.

They lost five of their first six games of the campaign. Payton and the Broncos though, managed to have a mid-season resurgence as they went on a five-game win streak and won six of their next seven games. They are currently 7-6 so far this season.

The Broncos have won their last three matchups against the Lions. The last time these two teams faced each other was in 2021 when the Broncos destroyed the Lions, 38-10. Denver has won 8 of their previous 11 matchups against the Lions.

Here is everything you need to know about the Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos game on Saturday.

What time is the NFL game tonight?

The Saturday Night game between the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos will be broadcast on NFL Network. The announcers for the game are Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst) and Melanie Collins (reporter).

NFL live streaming for Saturday Night Game

NFL+ is a reliable platform to live stream the Saturday Night game between the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos. It does require a subscription, but one can watch the game on a mobile as well as a tablet. NFL+ Premium subscriptions also include NFL RedZone and full-game replays across devices.

Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos Predicted Lineup

The Detroit Lions will enter the game with most starters ready to play. However, they have some injuries on the offensive side of the ball with center Frank Ragnow and OT Taylor Decker both questionable for the game. Wide receiver Josh Reynolds is also listed as questionable for the game due to back injury.

The Denver Broncos, on the other hand, will be without their veteran safety Kareem Jackson, who is serving a suspension. The player who replaced him, P.J. Locke, is listed as questionable for the game because of a neck injury. RB Samaje Perine was a full participant in practice, but his status for the game is still unknown.

NFL Odds and Betting Lines for Lions vs. Broncos

Here are the NFL odds and Betting lines for Saturday’s Lions vs. Broncos game.

Why the Detroit Lions can win?

The Detroit Lions have the NFL’s third-best offense this season, averaging 390 total yards and are ranked in the top 10 in passing and rushing. They hold a record of 6-0 against the non-division opponents. The Lions’ defense is ranked 15th in the league in total yards with 323.5. Their star defenseman Aidan Hutchinson has 6.5 sacks and three takeaways this season.

Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown have had a phenomenal connection this season. Goff so far this season has racked up 3,449 yards and 21 TD passes. St. Brown, on the other hand, has 1,063 receiving yards and six TDs.

Both these players are huge reasons why the Lions are doing well this season. RB David Montgomery has 770 rushing yards whereas the team’s other RB Jahmyr Gibbs has 980 total yards which is the third most in the NFL.

Why the Denver Broncos can win?

The Denver Broncos have turned it around since week 7. After losing five of their first six games, the Broncos have won six of their next seven and are enjoying a glorious mid-season renaissance. They are allowing only 15.6 points per game since week 7 and have a plus-11 turnover differential in that span, which is the best in the league.

Russell Wilson is the team’s top quarterback with 2,662 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and a completion percentage of 67.2%. Running back Samaje Perine has 40 receptions for 699 yards, receiver Courtland Sutton has 699 yards, and receiver Jerry Jeudy has 507 yards. The defense has 34 sacks – three players have at least five –  and is tied for the league lead with 24 takeaways.

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