The Lions’ push for the playoffs continues as they head to Charlotte to take on the Panthers in Week 16.
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Detroit has turned its season around in stunning fashion, winning six of its past seven games to surge back into postseason contention. The team was sitting at 1-6 and near the bottom of the NFL standings less than two months ago. Now, it’s just a half-game behind Washington for the third and final NFC wild-card spot.
Dan Campbell’s squad has been playing inspired football lately. Last time out, a 51-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Brock Wright in the final minutes gave the Lions a crucial win over the Jets. Detroit’s offense has been potent all season and remains in the NFL’s top five in total yards per game.
MORE: Watch Lions vs. Panthers live with fuboTV (free trial)
The Panthers’ postseason hopes took a big hit last week after a home loss to the lowly Steelers. The team’s defense allowed Pittsburgh to run the ball effectively all afternoon, ultimately giving up 156 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
However, Carolina remarkably still controls its own playoff destiny. If the team can win its final three games — against Detroit, Tampa Bay and New Orleans — it will win the NFC South with an 8-9 record.
Interim head coach Steve Wilks doesn’t want anyone getting ahead of themselves, though.
“We’ve got to worry about trying to get ourselves right to win a football game,” he said. “I don’t want anybody in this building talking playoffs.”
Here's everything you need to know to watch Lions vs. Panthers in Week 16:
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What channel is Lions vs. Panthers on today?
- TV channel (national): FOX
- TV channel (Detroit): WJBK
- TV channel (Charlotte): WJZY
- Live Stream: FoxSports.com | fuboTV (US) | DAZN (Canada)
Lions vs. Panthers will be broadcast regionally on local FOX affiliate channels. Chris Myers (play-by-play), Robert Smith (color commentary) and Jennifer Hale (sideline reporting) will be on the call from the Queen City.
You can find the Lions’ away broadcast on SiriusXM channel 383, while the Panthers’ home broadcast airs on channel 226.
In local markets where the game is being shown on FOX, a live stream will also be available with fuboTV, which offers a free trial. In Canada, viewers can watch with a subscription to DAZN, which includes every NFL game.
Lions vs. Panthers start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 24
- Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
The game is scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m. ET from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. The weather forecast is for clear skies but chilly temperatures below 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Detroit Lions schedule 2022
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV |
| 1 | Sept. 11 | vs. Eagles | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | vs. Commanders | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | at Vikings | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 4 | Oct. 2 | vs. Seahawks | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 5 | Oct. 9 | at Patriots | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 6 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 7 | Oct. 23 | at Cowboys | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 9 | Nov. 6 | vs. Packers | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 10 | Nov. 13 | at Bears | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 11 | Nov. 20 | at Giants | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 12 | Nov. 24 | vs. Bills (Thursday) | 12:30 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 14 | Dec. 11 | vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 15 | Dec. 18 | at Jets | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | at Panthers (Saturday) | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 17 | Jan. 1 | vs. Bears | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 18 | Jan. 7/8 | at Packers | TBD | TBD |
Carolina Panthers schedule 2022
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sept. 11 | vs. Browns | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 2 | Sept. 18 | at Giants | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 3 | Sept. 25 | vs. Saints | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 4 | Oct. 2 | vs. Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 5 | Oct. 9 | vs. 49ers | 4:05 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 6 | Oct. 16 | at Rams | 4:05 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 7 | Oct. 23 | vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | at Falcons | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 9 | Nov. 6 | at Bengals | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 10 | Nov. 10 | vs. Falcons (Thursday) | 8:20 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime |
| 11 | Nov. 20 | at Ravens | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 13 | BYE | |||
| 14 | Dec. 11 | at Seahawks | 4:25 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 15 | Dec. 18 | vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | vs. Lions | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 17 | Jan. 1 | at Buccaneers | 1 p.m. ET | Fox |
| 18 | Jan. 7 or 8 | at Saints | TBD | TBD |