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NFL Preseason Preview, Patriots Vs. Lions (Aug. 25): Game Time Start, How To Watch

Week 3 of the 2017 NFL preseason continues on Friday night when the Detroit Lions host the New England Patriots. Here is all the information you need to watch the game:

Patriots vs. Lions Preseason Game Preview


Game: Detroit Lions vs. New England Patriots

Date: Friday, August 25, 2017

Location: Ford Field – Detroit, Michigan

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Kickoff Time: 7:00 pm EST

TV Channel: WJBK (FOX/2 – Detroit)

Other TV Affiliates: WNEM (CBS/5 – Saginaw), WSYM (FOX/47 – Lansing), WXMI (FOX/17 – Grand Rapids), WFQX (FOX/32 – Traverse City MI), WUPW (FOX/36 – Toledo OH), WJMN (CBS/3 – Escanaba MI) [tape delay] – according to 506Sports.com

Announcers: Matt Shepard, Chris Spielman with Tori Petry, Jennifer Hammond

Live Stream: NFL Game Pass (subscription via NFL.com)

Local Radio: News Talk 760 | WJR-AM – Dan Miller, Jim Brandstatter

Radio Stream (Live): Radio Affiliates List

The Lions are 2-0 so far this preseason after victories over the Indianapolis Colts and the New York Jets. The defending Super Bowl champion Patriots, meanwhile, have lost both their exhibition games against the Jacksonville Jaguars at home and then against the Texans in Houston.

Detroit holds a 6-2 record against New England in all-time preseason meetings.

The two teams last faced off during the 2014 regular season, when the Patriots defeated the Lions 34-9 on Nov. 23, 2014 at Gillette Stadium. Prior to the Week 3 preseason matchup, the Patriots and Lions met for a joint practice/walkthrough on Thursday (Aug. 24).

The Lions have several injured and suspended players on their roster:

On defense, defensive lineman Bruce Gaston is out with an undisclosed injury and fellow DL Cornelius Washington is questionable with a leg injury, while Armonti Bryant and Khyri Thornton (also both DL) are suspended. Linebacker Tahir Whitehead and defensive back Tavon Wilson are both questionable with undisclosed injuries.

On offense, wide receiver T.J. Jones is questionable with a hamstring injury, while the following players are also injured: tight ends Eric Ebron (hamstring, questionable), Khari LeeCole Wick and Timothy Wright (all undisclosed, questionable), and running back Theo Riddick (wrist, questionable).

The Patriots have the following players injured:

On defense, LB Shea McLellin and DB Brandon King are both questionable with undisclosed injuries. Also injured: LB Derek Rivers (Knee — ACL, out), DL Keionta Davis (back, questionable).

On offense: RB Rex Burhead (undisclosed, questionable), WR Malcolm Mitchell (knee, questionable), TE Matt Lengel (undisclosed, questionable), WR Matthew Slater (hamstring, questionable).

FOXBORO, MA – NOVEMBER 23: Brandon Browner #39 of the New England Patriots breaks up a pass intended for Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on November 23, 2014 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Pablo Mena

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