The Detroit Lions (4-1) face the Kansas City Chiefs (2-3) tonight at Arrowhead Stadium in a Week 6 Sunday Night Football matchup.
Detroit comes in riding a four-game winning streak and leads the league in scoring (34.8 points per game).
Meanwhile, Kansas City enters a must-win situation, looking to bounce back and build momentum with Patrick Mahomes at the helm.
Things to Watch
Depleted Lions secondary
Detroit’s pass defense is rattled. Cornerbacks D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold are out, while safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph are questionable. Their depth in the defensive backfield will be severely tested.
O-line losses for Detroit
Left tackle Taylor Decker, backup Giovanni Manu, and cornerback Avonte Maddox have all been downgraded to out. Detroit will likely turn to depth options to fill vital roles.
Chiefs’ receiving mix & Worthy’s return
With Rashee Rice still suspended, Xavier Worthy is expected to draw more targets. If Worthy plays at full strength, he could be a vital option for Mahomes.
Turnover margin & explosive plays
This one may boil down to big swings. The Lions’ offense is humming — if they avoid self-inflicted errors, they can pressure Kansas City’s defense. The Chiefs need to flip field position and make key stops.
Injury Report
Detroit Lions
CB Terrion Arnold — Out
LB Zach Cunningham — Out
DT Alim McNeill — Out
RB Sione Vaki — Out
LT Taylor Decker — Out
OL Giovanni Manu — Out
S Kerby Joseph — Questionable
DB Avonte Maddox — Out
DB Brian Branch — Questionable
WR Kalif Raymond — Questionable
Kansas City Chiefs
T Josh Simmons — Questionable (Personal)
WR Xavier Worthy — Available (shoulder / ankle)
Predictions
Detroit’s offense is clicking. But the Lions’ missing pieces — especially in the secondary and along the line — make them vulnerable at key moments. Kansas City still has the firepower to exploit those gaps, and Mahomes in primetime tends to elevate his team.
Expect this game to be tight through three quarters, but the Chiefs’ ability to make clutch plays — especially in the passing game — gives them the edge.
Projected Final Score: Chiefs 28, Lions 24
How to Watch Lions vs. Chiefs
Kickoff for tonight’s Sunday Night Football game between the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs is set for 8:20 PM Eastern / 7:20 PM Central at Arrowhead Stadium.
The game airs live nationally on NBC. So you can tune in for free on your local NBC affiliate via antenna. NBC is also available at no additional cost through most cable, satellite, and live streaming packages.
You can also stream the game on the NBC app and website, as well as Peacock. You can also sign up for a free one-week trial of Peacock Premium Plus on Amazon Prime Video here.
If you’re a cord-cutter without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch the game for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: 8:20 PM Eastern
Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
TV: NBC
Streaming: NBC and NBC Sports app and website, Peacock
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