On March 18, 2021, quarterbacks Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford changed teams. Nearly three years later, they will meet in a wild-card matchup between the Lions and Rams.
Goff was the No. 1 overall pick by the Rams in 2016 in their inaugural season in Los Angeles after relocating from St. Louis. He spent his first five seasons in LA before being traded to Detroit prior to the 2021 season.
Goff has thrived under Lions coach Dan Campbell and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, throwing for 4,575 yards with 30 touchdowns and 12 interceptions this season. He led Detroit to its first division title in 30 years, and the Lions earned the No. 3 seed in the NFC.
After being traded, Stafford led the Rams to a Super Bowl title in 2021. This season, Stafford threw for 3,965 yards with 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Los Angeles shook off a slow start, winning seven of its final eight games to earn the No. 6 seed.
The Lions have gotten a boost this season from rookie tight end Sam LaPorta. He sustained a knee injury in Week 18, but according to NFL Network, LaPorta is “trending in the right direction to play.”
Here is everything you need to know about Lions vs. Rams, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Lions vs. Rams on?
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)
Lions vs. Rams will air on NBC nationally. Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo. Start your free trial today.
Viewers in Canada can watch the game live on DAZN, which is the country’s exclusive carrier of NFL Game Pass.
Lions vs. Rams start time
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 14
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Lions vs. Rams will kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 14. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit.
NFL playoff bracket
Here’s a look at the 2024 NFL playoff bracket:
AFC
1. Baltimore Ravens (BYE)
2. Buffalo Bills vs. 7. Pittsburgh Steelers
3. Kansas City Chiefs vs. 6. Miami Dolphins
4. Houston Texans vs. 5. Cleveland Browns
NFC
1. San Francisco 49ers (BYE)
2. Dallas Cowboys vs. 7. Green Bay Packers
3. Detroit Lions vs. 6. Los Angeles Rams
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. 5. Philadelphia Eagles
NFL playoff schedule 2024
Wild card round
Saturday, Jan. 13
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Browns at Texans | 4:30 p.m. | NBC | Fubo, Peacock |
| Dolphins at Chiefs | 8 p.m. | — | Peacock |
Sunday, Jan. 14
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Packers at Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | FOX | Fubo |
| Rams at Lions | 8 p.m. | NBC | Fubo, Peacock |
Monday, Jan. 15
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Steelers at Bills | 4:30 p.m. | CBS | Fubo |
| Eagles at Buccaneers | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC | ESPN+, fubo |
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 20
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD, fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD, fubo |
Sunday, Jan. 21
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD, fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD, fubo |
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 28
| Matchup | Start time | TV channel | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | CBS | Paramount+, fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | FOX | Fox Sports app, fubo |
Super Bowl 58
Sunday, Feb. 11
| Matchup | Start time | TV channel | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | TBD | CBS | Paramount+, fubo |
