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Entering Week 6, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions are heading in different directions as they prepare to face off.
The Chiefs enter the matchup at 2-3 and are fighting just to stay in the playoff picture. Kansas City lost last week to the Jacksonville Jaguars for its third loss of the season and is off to its worst start of the Patrick Mahomes era, with all three phases of the team struggling.
Mahomes himself has been solid, averaging over 250 yards per game while totaling eight touchdowns to two interceptions through five games. Around him, though, Travis Kelce has gotten off to a slow start, while injuries to the wide receiver room have already taken their toll.
Meanwhile, the Lions come into this game as one of the hottest teams in the NFL. After losing to the Green Bay Packers in Week 1, the Lions have won four straight games while scoring at least 34 points in each matchup, producing one of the best offenses in the league.
Quarterback Jared Goff has been sensational, leading the league with 12 passing touchdowns while throwing just two interceptions so far. In the running game, the dynamic duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery have each totaled over 300 rushing yards this season while scoring four touchdowns apiece.
Detroit is currently in first place in the NFC North with a two-game lead over the Packers and the Minnesota Vikings. Kansas City, however, sits in third place in the AFC West, one game back of both the Los Angeles Chargers and the Denver Broncos for first place.
The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates, and highlights for the "Sunday Night Football" matchup between the Lions and Chiefs. Follow along for updates.
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(All times eastern)
Lions 3, Chiefs 0
8:38 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! After the penalty, along with a delay of game, Detroit sends Jake Bates
8:36 p.m.: The Lions get tricky again on fourth-and-goal, with David Montgomery throwing to Jared Goff for the first score of the game. However, Goff is called for illegal motion to take the points off the board.
The Detroit Lions were called for illegal motion on this play taking a Jared Goff touchdown off the board 😬 pic.twitter.com/AzzZK0PT6H
— Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) October 13, 2025
8:30 p.m.: Detroit continues to methodically make it's way down the field, which includes a hook-and-ladder trick play, as they now face first-and-goal.
8:27 p.m.: Goff then connects with Jameson Williams for two-straight completions to get within the Chiefs' 30-yard line.
8:25 p.m.: Jared Goff's first completion of the night is to Sam Laporta, who gets the first down on third down to move the chains.
8:23 p.m.: We are underway from Kansas City! The Lions will get the ball first.
8:19 p.m.: We are almost ready for kickoff from Kansas City, as the Chiefs look to get back to .500 while the Lions look to improve to 5-1.
8:05 p.m.: The Chiefs, meanwhile, are going with their traditional red jerseys with white paints.
VIBEZ ☝️ pic.twitter.com/uEVRsAHqHC
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 13, 2025
7:50 p.m.: The Lions are wearing their all-white uniforms for tonight's game.
AA bringing them out@AlexAnzalone34 pic.twitter.com/XWIqcRPWtt
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 12, 2025
7:30 p.m.: Travis Kelce is hoping to build off one of his better performances of the year last week.
Fall vibes 🍂 @tkelce pic.twitter.com/v1lzGz8KwJ
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 12, 2025
7:10 p.m.: Simmons is the biggest name among the Chiefs inactives tonight.
Our inactives for tonight's Week 6 matchup against the Lions ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/vXcXtFVqPn
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 12, 2025
6:51 p.m.: The Lions inactives are headlined by CB Terrion Arnold and OT Taylor Decker.
#DETvsKC inactives presented by Henry Ford Health pic.twitter.com/Z3RxzYAyMV
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 12, 2025
6:20 p.m.: Ahead of the game, the Chiefs ruled OT Josh Simmons out due to a personal issue.
Josh Simmons has been downgraded to out. https://t.co/RUdMMe4q1o
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 12, 2025
Where to watch Chiefs vs. Lions
Chiefs vs. Lions start time
- Date: Saturday, October 12
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET, 5:20 p.m. PT
The matchup between the Chiefs and Lions will kickoff from Kansas City at 8:20 p.m. ET, 7:20 p.m. local time, to close out the football slate on Sunday.
What channel is Chiefs vs. Lions on today?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock, Fubo
NBC will have the call of the Chiefs vs. Lions game, as Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will be in the broadcast booth. Those looking for a streaming option can use Peacock or, alternatively, Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
Chiefs schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| 10/12 | vs. Lions | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 10/19 | vs. Raiders | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 10/27 | vs. Commanders | 8:15 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
| 11/2 | @ Bills | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 11/16 | @ Broncos | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 11/23 | vs. Colts | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 11/27 | @ Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | CBS |
| 12/7 | vs. Texans | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 12/14 | vs. Chargers | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 12/21 | @ Titans | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| 12/25 | vs. Broncos | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| TBD | @ Raiders | TBD | TBD |
Lions schedule 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| 10/12 | @ Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 10/20 | vs. Buccaneers | 7:00 p.m. | ABC/ESPN |
| 11/2 | vs. Vikings | 1:00 p.m. | Fox |
| 11/9 | @ Commanders | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 11/16 | @ Eagles | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 11/23 | vs. Giants | 1:00 p.m. | Fox |
| 11/27 | vs. Packers | 1:00 p.m. | Fox |
| 12/4 | vs. Cowboys | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 12/14 | @ Rams | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 12/21 | vs. Steelers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 12/25 | @ Vikings | 4:30 p.m. | Netflix |
| TBD | @ Bears | TBD | TBD |