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Lions-Rams playoff matchup: Game date, TV info, tickets, spread

Lions open as 3-point favorites over Rams

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 07: C.J. Gardner-Johnson #2 of the Detroit Lions celebrates an interception with Alex Anzalone #34 during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on January 07, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) (Nic Antaya, 2024 Getty Images)

DETROIT – The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams will face off in the first round of the NFL playoffs next weekend at Ford Field.

The Lions finished their regular season on Sunday, beating the Vikings for their franchise-record tying 12th win. They’ll have the No. 3 seed in the NFC, which means they’ll take on the No. 6 seed -- the Los Angeles Rams.

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Former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will make his first return to Ford Field since being traded for current Lions quarterback Jared Goff three years ago, adding extra drama to the first home playoff game in Detroit since 1993. It’ll surely be the top storyline in the first round of the playoffs.

The Lions will be looking to snap the NFL’s longest playoff win drought dating back to 1991, the last time Detroit had 12 wins in a season.

Here’s what we know about the Lions-Rams playoff game in Detroit:

When is the Lions-Rams playoff game?

According to ESPN, the Lions will play the Rams on Sunday night, Jan. 14, as part of Sunday Night Football on NBC/WDIV. The game will kickoff at 8 p.m.

What TV channel will the Lions-Rams game air on?

The game will air on WDIV-TV Channel 4 in Detroit, on NBC and/Peacock outside the market.

How can fans get tickets to the game at Ford Field?

Wild card round tickets are available to purchase right now through Ticketmaster here. Currently, the cheapest tickets listed are in the $450 range, before fees.

Who’s favored to win the Lions-Rams game?

The Lions have opened as 3.5 point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The point total over/under is set at 50.5 points.


About the Author
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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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