The much-anticipated 2023 NFL Season commences tonight as the Detroit Lions face off against the reigning Super Bowl Champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, at Arrowhead Stadium. Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock with Football Night in America.
Additional Information on How to Watch the Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs
To catch the exciting 2023 NFL Season opener between the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs, follow the instructions below. You can also refer to the full Sunday Night Football schedule here.
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions, currently holding the longest active playoff drought in the NFC, last appeared in the postseason in 2016. However, under the leadership of head coach Dan Campbell in his third season, the Lions are the favorites to win the NFC North.
Quarterback Jared Goff had an impressive performance last season with a 99.3 passer rating and a total of 29 passing touchdowns. These numbers mark his best since 2018, thanks to the guidance of first-year offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. With Johnson’s continued leadership, the Lions’ offense is expected to further improve this year.
Kansas City Chiefs
Fresh off their triumph against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, where they claimed their second Super Bowl title in the last 4 years, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs set their sights on becoming the first team to secure back-to-back Super Bowl titles since the 2003-04 Patriots.
Mahomes, the league leader in passing yards last season with a career high of 5,250, threw an NFL-high of 41 touchdown passes, earning his second career MVP. Since taking over as the starting QB in 2018, Mahomes’ magic has propelled Kansas City to the AFC Championship in the last 5 consecutive seasons.
How to Watch Detroit Lions vs Kansas City Chiefs
- When: Thursday, September 7
- Where: Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- Time: 8:20 PM; Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET with FNIA
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live Stream: Peacock
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How to Watch Sunday Night Football on Peacock
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will Sunday Night Football be available in Spanish on Peacock?
Absolutely! Every Sunday Night Football game will have a Spanish broadcast available on Peacock.
Will there be any games exclusive to Peacock?
Yes, there will be two exclusive NFL games on Peacock for the 2023-2024 season. One regular season game and one NFL Playoff game will only be accessible to Peacock subscribers. The initial game will take place on Saturday, December 23 at 8:00 PM ET, featuring the Buffalo Bills against the Los Angeles Chargers. Moreover, the playoff game will occur during the Wild Card round on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
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