It's a battle of former No. 1 overall picks as Jared Goff and the 3-1 Detroit Lions host Bryce Young and the 0-4 Carolina Panthers at Ford Field for a 1:00 p.m. EDT kickoff on Sunday, Oct. 8. With a win, the Lions will start a season 4-1 for the first time since 1991. This game will also mark the 2023 Crucial Catch game at Ford Field. Here are all the ways to follow the game:
WATCH LIVE
TV coverage: FOX
- Play-by-play: Chris Myers
- Analyst: Daryl Johnston
TV map: See where the Lions-Panthers matchup will be available via local FOX stations courtesy 506sports.com.
Live streaming: Fans can watch live local & primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, game replays, and more with NFL+.
Postgame Show: Watch the Detroit Lions Live CURE Auto Insurance Postgame Show following the conclusion of this week's game on DetroitLions.com, the Detroit Lions Mobile App, Facebook and YouTube. Hosted by Dannie Rogers and featuring live analysis from Lions Legend Lomas Brown, the show includes live press conferences with immediate reactions from Coach Campbell and QB Jared Goff, player interviews, scores from around the NFL, the play of the game and more.
LISTEN LIVE
Local radio broadcast: Lions Radio Network
- Play-by-play: Dan Miller
- Color commentary: Lomas Brown
- Sideline reporter: T.J. Lang
PREGAME ACTIVITIES
Pride Plaza: Start your pregame party at Pride Plaza on Brush Street, the Detroit Lions' official tailgate presented by Bud Light. Admission is free and the event includes Bud Light bars, beverage tents, Detroit food trucks, exciting interactive fan games and more. Pride Plaza will open at 10:00 a.m. this week!
Power Hour: Before the game, check out the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Power Hour for the first hour and a half after gates open. Enjoy food and drink specials including $3.49 beers, $2.99 hot dogs and $2.49 sodas. Get an autograph from Lions Legends, meet the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders and more!
Game Day Guide: Find all the info you need to have the best game day experience at Ford Field. Learn about Power Hour, Lions Loyal Member savings, the Top 10 Things To Do on Game Day, traffic, parking and more.
GAMEDAY GIVEAWAY
Early-arriving fans will receive a Detroit Lions 90 Seasons cooler, courtesy of Henry Ford Health! Gates will open at 11 a.m.
PLAY ALONG IN THE DETROIT LIONS MOBILE APP
- Lions Predict: Put your football knowledge to the test with Lions Predict! Which team will win the coin toss? Who will lead the game in passing yards? Which player will score the first touchdown? Answer questions like this for your chance to win! Weekly winners will receive a Lions autographed item, as well as compete for a yearlong prize!
- Lions BINGO presented by Little Caesars: After a year away, Lions Bingo returns for the 2023 season! Set your board, watch the game and win fantastic weekly prizes, courtesy of Little Caesars.
View photos of the starters for the Carolina Panthers.
Head Coach Frank Reich
Offensive Coordinator: Thomas Brown
Defensive Coordinator: Ejiro Evero
Special Teams Coordinator: Chris Tabor
(AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
WR DJ Chark Jr.
Backed up by Terrace Marshall Jr.
(AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
T Ikem Ekwonu
Backed up by Ricky Lee
(AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
G Chandler Zavala
Backed up by Nash Jensen
(AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
C Bradley Bozeman
Backed up by Cade Mays
(AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
G Cade Mays
Backed up by Calvin Throckmorton
(AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
T Taylor Moton
Backed up by David Sharpe
(AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
TE Ian Thomas
Backed up by Giovanni Ricci
(AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
TE Hayden Hurst
Backed up by Tommy Tremble
(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
WR Adam Thielen
Backed up by Ihmir Smith-Marsette
(AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
WR Jonathan Mingo
Backed up by Laviska Shenault Jr.
(AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
QB Bryce Young
Backed up by Andy Dalton
(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
RB Miles Sanders
Backed up by Chuba Hubbard and Raheem Blackshear
(AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
DT Derrick Brown
Backed up by LaBryan Ray
(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
DT Shy Tuttle
Backed up by Nick Thurman
(AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
DT DeShawn Williams
Backed up by LaBryan Ray
(AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
OLB Brian Burns
Backed up by Yetur Gross-Matos and DJ Johnson
(AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
LB Frankie Luvu
Backed up by Chandler Wooten
(AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
LB Kamu Grugier-Hill
Backed up by Claudin Cherelus
(AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
OLB Justin Houston
Backed up by Amaré Barno
(AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
CB CJ Henderson
Backed up by Troy Hill and Sam Webb
(AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
CB Donte Jackson
Backed up by D'Shawn Jamison
(AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
S Xavier Woods
Backed up by Jammie Robinson
(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
S Vonn Bell
Backed up by Sam Franklin Jr.
(AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
NCB Jeremy Chinn
Backed up by Troy Hill
(AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
KR/PR Raheem Blackshear
Backed up by Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Laviska Shenault Jr.
(AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
LS JJ Jansen
(AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
P/H Johnny Hekker
(AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
K Eddy Piñeiro
(AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
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