One last chance to make a great impression.
It's something the Panthers will want to change after a preseason that's brought more questions than answers. While they've seen flashes from rookie quarterback Bryce Young, they haven't seen enough from their offensive line to be encouraged about his longevity.
Frank Reich's team has gone through their first two contests mirroring the soon-to-be new feature on X, formerly known as Twitter — no block button. Young and his fellow quarterbacks have been hit and hit often, something that will need to change if Carolina wants to have a shot at winning the NFC South.
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And Friday night under the lights in Charlotte might be a good opportunity to change the narrative. Detroit hasn't played its starters through two weeks as last year's media darlings prepare for an opening night kickoff in Kansas City.
Dan Campbell's group hasn't started biting kneecaps yet this season, which is a good sign for both sides. If both teams are healthy at the end of 60 minutes, it'll be hard to not declare the final result a victory, no matter what the scoreboard says.
Here's everything you need to know about the Lions-Panthers Week 3 preseason matchup, including channels, live streaming options and kickoff time.
What channel is Lions vs. Panthers on today?
The preseason finale Lions and Panthers is a nationally televised contest that will be broadcast on CBS. Thanks to the game being widely available, many fans will get the chance to see Young's team in action in their final preseason action for 2023.
Streamers can enjoy the game in the United States on Fubo, which comes with a free trial for new subscribers, or on the NFL's platform, NFL+.
Fans in Canada don't have to miss out either, as DAZN and TSN2 will take care of things north of the border.
Lions vs. Panthers start time
- Date: Friday, Aug. 25
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Kickoff between the Lions and Panthers from Bank of America Stadium is set for 8 p.m. ET.
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NFL preseason schedule: Week 3
Friday, Aug. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers | 8 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| New England Patriots at Tennessee Titans | 8:15 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Los Angeles Chargers at San Francisco 49ers | 10 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Saturday, Aug. 26
| Game | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings | 1 p.m. | Local |
| New York Jets at New York Giants | 6 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
| Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders | 6:05 p.m. | Local |
| Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | Local |
| Miami Dolphins at Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 p.m. | Local |
| Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos | 9 p.m. | NFL Network, Fubo |
Sunday, Aug. 27
| Game | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints | 8 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |