Game Schedule
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Matchup: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday Night Football)
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Time (Central Time): 7:20 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2025
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Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
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TV (U.S.): NBC
(Kansas City affiliate: KSHB 41)
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Streaming (U.S.): Peacock
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Pregame: NBC’s Football Night in America at 6:00 p.m.; KSHB 41 local pregame hits start around 5:00 p.m.
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Broadcast: Tune to NBC; in the KC market, watch on KSHB 41.
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Streaming: Peacock (subscription) or the NBC Sports app with a participating TV provider login.
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Pregame Lineup:
Football Night in America at 6:00 p.m., kickoff at 7:20 p.m.
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Pregame Highlights
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Drum Honoree: Pro Football Hall of Famer Jared Allen will lead the Arrowhead drum ceremony—an Arrowhead tradition that reliably ignites the crowd before kickoff.
Quick Preview
When the Chiefs Have the Ball
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Mahomes vs. Detroit’s pressure looks: Expect Kansas City to lean on quick game, motion, and play-action off inside zone to stay ahead of the sticks against Aaron Glenn’s aggressive fronts.
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Money downs: Third down and red zone execution will define the night. Expect KC to use stacks/rubs and pre-snap motion to diagnose coverage and create leverage.
When the Lions Have the Ball
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Jared Goff’s rhythm game: Detroit’s timing routes to Amon-Ra St. Brown stress zone windows; Steve Spagnuolo can counter with disguised two-high shells, simulated pressures, and late rotations. Chris Jones inside and
Trent McDuffie in coverage are central to disrupting rhythm.
Trenches & Special Teams
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Pass rush: For KC, compressing Goff’s pocket and forcing him off his first read raises turnover chances.
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Field position: Night games at Arrowhead magnify special-teams swings—hidden yards matter.
Key Swing Factors
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Third down & red zone efficiency — Can the Chiefs convert short yardage and finish drives?
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Perimeter speed & personnel — If rookie WR Xavier Worthy isn’t 100%, expect creative personnel groupings and motion to manufacture explosives; his game-day status will be clarified closer to kickoff.
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Turnover battle — Arrowhead energy often amplifies visiting mistakes; protecting the ball is paramount for Detroit.
Pregame Programming (U.S.)
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KSHB 41: On-site coverage from outside Arrowhead begins around 5:00 p.m.
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NBC: Football Night in America at 6:00 p.m., kickoff 7:20 p.m.
