Super Bowl contenders clash on "Sunday Night Football" as Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs welcome the stalwart Lions.
It would be silly to write off Kansas City (2-3) even amid a pedestrian start. In an odd twist, the Chiefs have lost three one-score games already this season after posting a 12-0 record in one-score games — including the postseason — last year.
Maybe things begin to turn this week in another high-profile matchup. Remember, the last time we saw the Chiefs play at Arrowhead Stadium, they put together a complete performance in a 17-point demolition of the Ravens.
But the Lions (4-1) are rolling, looking every bit as dangerous as they have been each of the past two seasons. Detroit has scored at least 34 points in four straight games following a 37-24 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
It's a multi-pronged attack, too. Five different players scored touchdowns last Sunday. Impressively, that group didn't even include receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, who leads the NFL with six receiving touchdowns.
The Sporting News gets you set to watch "Sunday Night Football" with TV and streaming information for the game.
Who plays on 'Sunday Night Football' tonight?
- Matchup: Chiefs vs. Lions
- Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO
The Chiefs host the Lions on "Sunday Night Football" from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
What time is the NFL game on tonight?
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 12
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Kickoff of Chiefs vs. Lions is set for 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 12.
What channel is 'Sunday Night Football' on?
"Sunday Night Football" airs live on NBC, with Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (analyst) calling the action.
Fans can stream the game on both Peacock and Fubo, the latter of which offers a free trial.
'Sunday Night Football' radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 88 (national broadcast), 225 (Chiefs broadcast), 226 (Lions broadcast).
Fans can listen to "Sunday Night Football" live with SiriusXM on channel 88, NFL Radio, for the national call.
For team-specific calls, head to channel 225 (Chiefs broadcast) and 226 (Lions broadcast).
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