How to watch Lions vs Panthers

One more preseason game for the Detroit Lions and then we're on our way to the regular season. The Lions will play their final preseason game on the road when they head to Carolina to play the Panthers on Friday night. This game is expected to be much like the last two games. No starters […]

Mike Payton — Detroit Lions Beat Writer

Aug 25, 2023 7:16 AM EDT

One more preseason game for the Detroit Lions and then we're on our way to the regular season.

The Lions will play their final preseason game on the road when they head to Carolina to play the Panthers on Friday night. This game is expected to be much like the last two games. No starters are expected to play and we'll probably see a lot of the rookies sit out too. This game is all about making that last good impression before cutdowns on Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know about this game.

Detroit Lions (1-1) vs Carolina Panther (0-2)
Date: Friday, August 25th
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Bank of America Stadium/Charlotte, NC
Betting odds: CAR -4.5, Over/Under 36.5
How to watch on TV: CBS
Streaming: FuboTV, YouTube TV, Network apps, etc.
Radio: 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit. Radio map for rest of state

One last shot

For a lot of guys, this is there last shot at trying to make the Lions 53 man roster. Those guys should see the field for the entire game on Friday night. Look for guys to be giving it their all. This might seem like a nothing game, but emotions will be high.

Will Teddy Bridgewater play?

There's a thought that he might not play since he's a lock to make the roster, but his first outing with the Lions was rough, so maybe the team will put him out there for a quarter or two of work to keep fostering that chemistry with some of the guys who may make the final roster with him.

3 Players to watch

Dylan Drummond: He's been one of the camp darlings this year and there's a good chance he makes the Lions 53 man roster, but he's going to have show out in the preseason. That's something he has yet to do.
Chase Cota: Here's Drummond's competition for one of the final receiver spots. Cota has looked pretty reliable during the preseason. If he has another good game on Friday, that could sew up the spot for him
Chase Lucas: Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell praised Lucas on Wednesday and said he has a shot. If he can come up big in this game and show his special teams prowess as well, Lucas could make the 53 man roster.