Two of 2023's most hyped teams face off in Week 2 of the preseason for a good old fashioned cat matchup as the Lions host the Jaguars at Ford Field.
Jacksonville went where Detroit wanted to be last year, going to the playoffs and winning a game in spectacular comeback fashion against the Chargers. The Lions missed the playoffs by a game, with the Seahawks taking the final NFC wild card spot.
Week 2 of the preseason doesn't generally give starters many reps -- if any at all -- so don't expect to see Trevor Lawrence and Jared Goff squaring off in the Motor City. Instead, we will likely get a heavy dose of Teddy Bridgewater for the Lions and C.J. Beathard for the Jaguars.
Running back remains an interesting position for the Lions as well, with Jahmyr Gibbs battling with David Montgomery for reps. For Jacksonville, Tank Bigsby and JaMycal Hasty are also trying to get carries spelling Travis Etienne Jr.
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Preseason Week 2 may not provide the most compelling football, but it is some of the most important for roster decisions. Here's what to know to follow Lions vs. Jaguars as the preseason continues.
What channel is Lions vs. Jaguars on today?
- Local TV channel: Fox 2 (Detroit), Fox 30 (Jacksonville)
- National TV channel: NFL Network
- Live stream: Fubo, NFL+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
The Lions and Jaguars will be featured nationally on the NFL Network this week, so those with access to the channel can watch. In Detroit, the game will air on Fox 2 and in Jacksonville it will air on Fox 30.
For those who want to stream the game, Fubo carries local networks and the NFL Network and offers a free trial. NFL+ will also be airing the game.
Fans in Canada can stream the game via DAZN.
Lions vs. Jaguars start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 19
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
The Lions and Jaguars are set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday on the NFL Network.
The Lions will be hosting Jacksonville at Ford Field, where the Jaguars found themselves utterly outmatched by the Lions in 2022. The Lions won a 40-14 laugher in December, so Doug Pederson and company are looking for a taste of revenge.
NFL preseason schedule 2023: Week 2
Thursday, Aug. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Browns at Eagles | 7:30 p.m. | NFL Network |
Friday, Aug. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers at Giants | 7 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Bengals at Falcons | 7:30 p.m. | Local |
Saturday, Aug. 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguars at Lions | 1 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Bills at Steelers | 6:30 p.m. | Local |
| Bears at Colts | 7 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Buccaneers at Jets | 7:30 p.m. | Local |
| Chiefs at Cardinals | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Dolphins at Texans | 8 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Patriots at Packers | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Titans at Vikings | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Broncos at 49ers | 8:30 p.m. | Local |
| Raiders at Rams | 9 p.m. | Local |
| Cowboys at Seahawks | 10 p.m. | NFL Network |
Sunday, Aug. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Saints at Chargers | 7:05 p.m. | NFL Network |
Monday, Aug. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens at Commanders | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
NFL preseason schedule 2023: Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Steelers at Falcons | 7:30 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Colts at Eagles | 8 p.m. | Amazon Prime |
Friday, Aug. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers at Lions | 8 p.m. | CBS |
| Patriots at Titans | 8:15 p.m. | NFL Network |
| 49ers at Chargers | 10 p.m. | NFL Network |
Saturday, Aug. 26
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinals at Vikings | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Bills at Bears | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Bengals at Commanders | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Browns at Chiefs | 1 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Seahawks at Packers | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Jets at Giants | 6 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Ravens at Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | Local |
| Dolphins at Jaguars | 7 p.m. | Local |
| Raiders at Cowboys | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Rams at Broncos | 9 p.m. | NFL Network |
Sunday, Aug. 27
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Texans at Saints | 8 p.m. | Fox |