How to Watch Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears: TV, Streaming..
The Detroit Lions return to Ford Field this Sunday for their home opener against the Chicago Bears, with both teams seeking their first win of the 2025 NFL season.
Detroit (0–1) fell 27–13 in Green Bay to open the year, while Chicago (0–1) suffered a heartbreaking 27–24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football.
Game Information
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Matchup: Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears
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Date/Time: Sunday, September 14, 2025 — 1:00 p.m. ET
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Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
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TV: FOX
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Announcers: Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), Megan Olivi (sideline)
Streaming Options
Fans can stream the game live on Fox One, FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and SlingTV. Fox One, the network’s new streaming service, offers a seven-day free trial with plans starting at $19.99 per month. In October, Fox will launch a bundle with ESPN Unlimited for $39.99 per month.
Radio Coverage
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Lansing: WVFN-AM 730 / WMMQ-FM 94.9
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Jackson: WKHM-FM HD2 101.9
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Grand Rapids: WGHN-FM 92.1 / WBFX-FM 101.3
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SiriusXM: Channel 383
Betting Odds (via major sportsbooks)
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Spread: Lions -5.5
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Over/Under: 47.5 points
Lions 2025 Regular Season Schedule (Upcoming)
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Week 2: vs. Chicago Bears — Sun. Sept. 14 (FOX)
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Week 3: at Baltimore Ravens — Mon. Sept. 22 (ESPN/ABC)
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Week 4: vs. Cleveland Browns — Sun. Sept. 28 (FOX)
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Week 5: at Cincinnati Bengals — Sun. Oct. 5 (FOX)
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Week 6: at Kansas City Chiefs — Sun. Oct. 12 (NBC, SNF)
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Week 7: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mon. Oct. 20 (ESPN/ABC)
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Week 8: BYE
Both the Lions and Bears enter Week 2 desperate to avoid an 0–2 start. Detroit will lean on its home-field advantage at Ford Field, while Chicago aims to rebound after a narrow divisional loss.
Veteran Referee Carl Cheffers Assigned to Chiefs’ Brazil Opener — Fans Cry Rigged Game Ahead of Week 1
São Paulo, Brazil – September 3, 2025
The NFL’s International Series returns to Brazil this week, but controversy has already overshadowed Friday night’s Chiefs-Chargers opener. Veteran referee Carl Cheffers has been assigned to the game, sparking heated accusations of a “rigged” matchup.
Chiefs fans haven’t forgotten Cheffers’ history with Kansas City. In Super Bowl LV, his crew flagged the Chiefs 11 times for 120 yards, compared to just four penalties against the Buccaneers. For many, the memory still stings deeply.
At the same time, Cheffers was also the official who threw the infamous holding flag on James Bradberry in Super Bowl LVII — a call that sealed Kansas City’s victory over Philadelphia. Depending on perspective, he’s either enemy or unlikely ally.
That dual reputation is exactly why Chiefs Kingdom is buzzing. Social media erupted after news of Cheffers’ assignment, with posts like “Yea we’re 0-1 already” and “The day this guy retires will be a federal holiday.”
Some fans added humor to the outrage, comparing his presence to “finding out your ex is the judge at your custody hearing.” Chargers fans, meanwhile, stayed quiet — happy to embrace any perceived edge against Patrick Mahomes.
The controversy comes as Kansas City travels thousands of miles to face a divisional rival on foreign soil. With the NFL pushing its global agenda, the league hardly wanted officiating to steal headlines. Yet here it is.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes declined to comment directly on the referee assignment, focusing instead on preparing for Justin Herbert and Los Angeles. But behind the scenes, the noise won’t stop.
When kickoff arrives at Arena Corinthians, attention will shift back to football. But until then, Carl Cheffers remains the storyline — a lightning rod official assigned to a high-stakes opener, leaving Chiefs fans bracing for the worst.
