The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to avoid going 0-3 in the 2024 preseason. But more than the outcomes, the coaching staff needs to see drastic improvements in their offense. In years past, the final week of the preseason has been a time for starters to rest and roster-bubble players to prove themselves.
That might not be the case this time around. Because quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields have led the Steelers' offense to three combined points in the preseason, Mike Tomlin is going to want to see them in action in Pittsburgh's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions.
We've got you covered with all the details for today's Steelers vs. Lions game.
Steelers-Lions TV channel:
For the third week in a row, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be televised live on NFL Network. This station will work for out-of-network fans but could be blacked out locally. For those watching the game in Pittsburgh, Detroit, or their surrounding areas, fans will have to watch the game locally.
Fans living in the Pittsburgh area can watch the Steelers' broadcast of the game on KDKA-TV (CBS Pittsburgh). If live in or near Detroit, you can catch the game on WJBK (FOX Detroit). You can check the listing for all affiliate stations here.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time at Ford Field in Detroit. In-market fans can watch the broadcast of either team on the respective team website for free. This only applies to preseason games and will not be available in the regular season.
Steelers-Lions announcers:
If you're watching the Steelers broadcast you'll be listening to Bob Pompeani calling the play-by-play. Charlie Batch will be the color analyst with Missi Matthews as the sideline reporter. Preseason games are the only chance to watch the game with this crew on the call.
The Lions' broadcast crew features the dynamic crew of Jason Ross Jr. calling the play-by-play, Golden Tate as the color analyst, and Dannie Rogers as the sideline reporter.
Steelers and Lions recent outcomes:
The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off back-to-back preseason losses against the Texans and Bills. In both exhibition contests, Mike Tomlin's team combined to score just 15 points, thanks to poor play from the offensive line and underwhelming performances at quarterback.
The Lions' preseason record is split down the middle. Detroit lost their first game 3-14 against the New York Giants on the road before defeating the Kansas City Chiefs on the road in a narrow 24-23 win.
Both teams will be looking to end their 2024 preseason on a high note. It's been a historically low-scoring preseason around the NFL, and the Steelers will attempt to punch in at least one touchdown before the start of the regular season.