Getty Jared Goff looks for big things in year two with the Lions.
While last year’s campaign was mostly disappointing, there were a few bright spots for the Detroit Lions, and the arrow seems to be pointing up in Dan Campbell’s second year in charge.
If you don’t have cable and you live in the Lions market, you can watch a live stream of every game on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best options if you’re cutting cable, but there are some other alternatives, including some for out-of-market viewers, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch Lions games streaming live online in 2022:
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If You Live in the Lions Market
Note: All nationally televised games are considered “in-market” for everyone in the United States
Watch Every Lions Game & NFL RedZone: FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, NFL RedZone and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV. You’ll need either the “Ultimate” package or add the “Sports Plus” add-on to any other package to get NFL RedZone, but every package and add-on can be included in your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Lions games live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Watch Every Lions Game: DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” CBS, Fox, NBC and ESPN are included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Lions games live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Watch CBS Games: Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime subscribers (Prime comes with a 30-day free trial) can watch a live stream of their local CBS station via the Prime Paramount+ channel (“Premium” plan). You can try both Amazon Prime and the Paramount+ Channel at no cost with a free trial right here:
Once you’re signed up for the Prime Paramount+ Channel, you can watch Lions games that are on CBS live on the Amazon Video app or Amazon website.
Compatible devices for the Amazon Video app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, various smart TV’s, Xiaomi, Echo Show or Echo Spot, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Watch CBS Games: Paramount+
This is ultimately the same as the Amazon Prime option above, only you’ll watch on Paramount’s digital platforms instead of Amazon’s. You can watch your local CBS channel live via Paramount+ (“Premium” plan), which comes with a free trial:
Once signed up for Paramount+, you can watch Lions games that are on CBS live on the Paramount+ app or Paramount+ website.
Compatible devices for the Paramount+ app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Samsung Smart TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Watch Every Lions Game: Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Lions games live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
If You Live out of the Lions Market
SundayTicket.TV
You can watch a live stream of every out-of-market, non-nationally televised NFL game via SundayTicket.TV. Unfortunately, the service is only available for people who live in residences where DirecTV Satellite isn’t available (apartments, condos, etc.), residents of a few select metropolitan cities or college students. You can check your eligibility and sign up here:
Once signed up, out-of-market fans can watch Lions games live on the NFL Sunday Ticket app or NFL Sunday Ticket website.
Compatible devices for the NFL Sunday Ticket app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Samsung Smart TV, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Sunday Ticket Through DirecTV Satellite
This is different from “DirecTV Stream,” which is a live-streaming service that comes with no contract and doesn’t offer Sunday Ticket in any of its packages.
DirecTV Satellite is a cable option, which comes with a contract, but it’s worth mentioning here because for many people, it’s the only way to get Sunday Ticket and watch live out-of-market games in the United States. Sunday Ticket is currently included at no extra cost with the “Choice” ($69.99 per month) and above TV bundles:
Once signed up for DirecTV, out-of-market viewers can watch Lions games live on the DirecTV app or DirecTV website.
Watch Replays: NFL+
If you don’t need to watch live, you can watch a replay of every NFL game via NFL+, which comes with a free seven-day trial and then costs $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year after that:
Once you’re signed up for NFL+, you can watch Lions games live (in-market) or on-demand after they’re over (out-of-market) on the NFL app or NFL website.
Compatible devices for the NFL app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
If You Live in Canada: DAZN
Viewers in Canada can watch a live stream of every NFL game (preseason, regular season, postseason), NFL Network and NFL RedZone via DAZN, which comes with a free trial:
Once signed up, viewers in Canada can watch Lions games live on the DAZN app or DAZN website.
Compatible devices for the DAZN app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Samsung Smart TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
Detroit Lions 2022 Season Preview
Quarterback Jared Goff’s first season with the Detroit Lions looked similar to one of many Lions seasons — struggles on the field year after year.
The Lions haven’t won a playoff game since the 1990s despite having a history of star players such as Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson, and Matthew Stafford. Goff, a former No. 1 pick by the Los Angeles Rams, couldn’t make things much better in 2021 after he arrived via a trade with the Rams for Stafford.
Goff and company look to change the Lions’ narrative, which has been an uphill climb for past Lions teams for decades. The Lions defense at least improved overnight with a No. 2 draft pick in Aidan Hutchinson — a Michigan native who has big expectations for his hometown franchise. Fellow Lions defensive end Charles Harris doesn’t see a rookie nearby him in Hutchinson.
“Oh, it’s awesome. On and off the field, he’s just a great teammate, great individual. Like I said, he’s not a rookie. He’s really not,” Harris said via Sports Illustrated’s All Lions. “You’d think he’d be in the league as long as me, in terms of his recovery, the way he carries himself on and off the field, how his attention to detail is. But, it’s very helpful, not just for myself, but for the team, for the d-line to have a guy like that within our arsenal.”
How well the Lions can turn things around this season depends on the gauntlet of the NFC North Division. The Green Ba Packers have Aaron Rodgers at quarterback with a slew of talented young receivers. The Minnesota Vikings have a solid quarterback in Kirk Cousins with a strong running game led by running back Dalvin Cook. The Chicago Bears also can’t be slept on with second-year quarterback Justin Fields making strides.
Offensive Outlook
Goff has strong skill players to work with him in running back D’Andre Swift and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Adding D.J. Chark should also help the passing game. Tight end T.J. Hockenson can also make plays.
The Lions have a strong offensive line, but injuries are already cropping up again as the case in 2021. Both Frank Ragnow and Tommy Kraemer enter Week1 listed as questionable on the injury report.
Defensive Outlook
While Hutchinson makes the Lions better on defense quickly, the Lions also have several quality defensive players around him. That includes Harris, defensive back Amani Oruwariye, and linebacker Alex Anzalone.
Special Teams Outlook
Jack Fox will kick for the Lions, and Austin Seibert will punt. Kalif Raymond will handle punt and kick returns.