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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.
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9:36 p.m.: Looking to get into field goal position, Goff finds LaPorta for five yards to start the drive.
Chiefs 13, Lions 10
9:32 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! Mahomes takes it himself from the one to re-take the lead.
QB1 GIVES US THE LEAD 😤😤😤 pic.twitter.com/sw3nIkSaUS
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 13, 2025
9:29 p.m.: Another Kelce reception keeps the chains moving, but Kelce then drops a pass to force 3rd-and-10 with a minute left in the half. However, the Lions are called for pass interference on the next play.
9:24 p.m.: At the two-minute warning, the Chiefs are driving as Mahomes finds Brown for 13 yards.
9:20 p.m.: Jahmyr Gibbs is running hard on this drive, as he gets the Lions into Chiefs territory. However, Detroit is unable to convet on fourth down, giving the ball right back to KC.
9:17 p.m.: On the ensuing drive, Goff scrambles on 3rd-and-4 to keep the Lions offense on the field.
9:12 p.m.: On 3rd-and-18, Mahomes finds Smith-Schuster for 17 yards, allowing Kansas City to go for it on fourth down. However, Mahomes' pass to Worthy falls incomplete, making it a turnover on downs.
9:10 p.m.: Aidan Hutchinson sacks Mahomes and forces a fumble, but Mahomes is able to recover and avoid the turnover.
Another strip-sack for Aidan!#DETvsKC 📺 NBC pic.twitter.com/jMbE314gsK
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 13, 2025
9:08 p.m.: After Lions S Kerby Joseph is helped off the field with an injury, the Chiefs convert a 4th-and-1 through a Kareem Hunt run to keep the drive moving.
9:03 p.m.: Mahomes opens the Chiefs drive by evading a sack and finding Hollywood Brown down the field to get into Lions territory.
Lions 10, Chiefs 6
8:58 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! On third down, Goff completes a pass down the field to Jameson Williams, who survives a few hits to score.
Jamo powering his way into the end zone 💪#DETvsKC 📺 NBC pic.twitter.com/nhDp2WosDz
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 13, 2025
8:56 p.m.: Two tough David Montgomery runs has the Lions in the red zone.
End of first quarter: Chiefs 6, Lions 3
8:52 p.m.: Goff and LaPorta once again connect for a big reception to get the Lions drive rolling.
Chiefs 6, Lions 3
8:46 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN! After a Mahomes scramble comes up short, Kansas City's offense remains on the field, allowing Mahomes to find Xavier Worthy for a touchdown. Butker's extra point is no good.
WORTHY SPEEDS IT IN‼️ pic.twitter.com/jkzN6dDN7x
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) October 13, 2025
8:43 p.m.: Mahomes and Kelce connect for the first time tonight for a first down and gain of 16. Then JuJu Smith-Schuster takes a Mahomes pass near the Lions' red zone, setting Kansas City up.
Lions 3, Chiefs 0
8:38 p.m.: FIELD GOAL! After the penalty, along with a delay of game, Detroit sends Jake Bates out for the first points of the game.
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 |