The Detroit Lions are looking to begin their season with a strong 2-0 record, but standing in their way are the ever-formidable Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As fans clamor to catch the action, here's your definitive guide on how to watch, listen, and stream this exciting Week 2 matchup.
Game Details
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
How to Watch
The game will be broadcast as part of FOX Sports' early-afternoon package. The play-by-play commentary will be handled by Kevin Kugler with Daryl Johnston as the analyst and Laura Okmin reporting from the sidelines (Jeremy Reisman, Pride Of Detroit). For viewers looking to tune in via network TV, check your local FOX affiliate as the game will air in the markets indicated in orange on the coverage map (Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire).
How to Listen
Lions fans can listen to the game on the Detroit Lions Radio Network, featuring announcers Dan Miller, Lomas Brown, and T.J. Lang. The flagship station, 97.1 The Ticket, will be the main broadcaster across Michigan. For those outside Michigan, the game will be syndicated via the Westwood One Network. Sirius XM Radio will air the game on channel 225, while the national broadcast can be heard on channel 88 (Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire). Sports USA will also broadcast the game nationally, featuring added commentary by John Ahlers and Giovani Bernard (Jeremy Reisman, Pride Of Detroit).
How to Stream
For cord-cutters and those preferring to watch online, several options are available. FOX's broadcast of the game can be streamed via FUBO Sports, which offers a free trial for this game (Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire). Additionally, the NFL+ app will stream the game for fans outside the local market on mobile devices. Local streaming through NFL+ is available only if the game is being broadcast in your area (Jeremy Reisman, Pride Of Detroit), while Yahoo Sports offers another digital platform to catch the action (Yahoo Sports).
Additional Information
The game also comes with intriguing matchups worth keeping an eye on. Notably, Amon-Ra St. Brown, who had a stellar performance with 20 catches for 202 yards and two touchdowns against the Buccaneers last season, looks to exploit a banged-up Tampa Bay secondary (Justin Rogers, Detroit Football Network). On the other side of the ball, Aidan Hutchinson faces a challenging matchup against three-time Pro Bowler Tristan Wirfs, making it a must-watch battle in the trenches.
Will the Lions start their season with back-to-back wins, or will the Buccaneers get their revenge and spoil the Detroit party? Tune in, listen up, and stream to find out!
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Lions vs. Buccaneers: How to watch, listen and stream the Week 2 matchup from Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire
Lions vs. Bucs: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming and more from Jeremy Reisman, Pride Of Detroit
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