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Report: Giants have prepared a package of plays for Jaxson Dart today

Giants rookie Jaxson Dart's strong preseason wasn't enough to earn him the starting quarterback job, but it might have earned him some Week One playing time.

The Giants have prepared a package of plays for Dart that they may use today against the Commanders, according to NFL Network.

Whether those plays actually get called may depend on how well Wilson plays and how the game is going otherwise for the Giants. If it's a close game and Wilson is playing well, head coach Brian Daboll won't want to take him out. But if the game isn't close, or if Wilson is struggling, it may be time to see if Dart can give the Giants a spark.

The 25th overall pick in the draft, Dart looked very good in the preseason and beat out Jameis Winston for the No. 2 job. It's only a matter of time before Dart becomes the Giants' starting quarterback. And it may only be a matter of hours before Dart takes his first snap as a Giant.

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers NFL game: How to watch, start time, channel and more

This Sunday might be the first time that Micah Parsons will suit up for the Green Bay Packers after his drawn-out contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys ended in a trade that sent him packing (er, Packering?). Parsons is still recovering from a facet joint sprain in his back, though he has been practicing with the team in a limited capacity this week; his fate on Sunday may be left to the last minute. The Packers will host the Detroit Lions for Week 1; despite the home-field advantage, the odds favor the Lions. 

The Sunday afternoon Lions vs. Packers game will kick off at Lambeau Field at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS and will stream in-market on Paramount+. (Out-of-market fans can catch the game on YouTube TV's Sunday Ticket or on NFL+ with a mobile device.) 

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch this Sunday's Lions vs. Packers game, and the full Week 1 schedule for the rest of the league.

How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: 

Date: Sunday, Sept. 7

Time: 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT

TV channel: CBS

Streaming: Paramount+ (in-market), YouTube TV via NFL Sunday Ticket (out-of-market), DirecTV, Fubo, NFL+ (out-of-market, phone and tablet only) + more

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers game time:

The Lions vs. Packers game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT this Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers game channel:

The Week 1 game between the Lions and the Packers will air in local markets on CBS — if it's an in-market game in your area, it'll also stream live on Paramount+. Out-of-market, you can tune in via NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV or with NFL+ via phone or tablet only.

How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers game without cable:

NFL Week 1 schedule: 

All times Eastern.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025

  • Eagles vs. Cowboys: 8:20 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)

Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025

  • Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots: 1 p.m. (CBS)

  • Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets: 1 p.m. (CBS)

  • Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. (CBS)

  • Arizona Cardinals vs. New Orleans Saints: 1 p.m. (CBS)

  • New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders: 1 p.m. (FOX)

  • Carolina Panthers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 1 p.m. (FOX)

  • Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns: 1 p.m. (FOX)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons: 1 p.m. (FOX)

  • Tennessee Titans vs. Denver Broncos: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)

  • San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks: 4:05 p.m. (FOX)

  • Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

  • Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

  • Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills: 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

Monday, Sept. 8, 2024

  • Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears: 8:15 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)

How to watch NFL games in 2025: 

Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you're looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna) or finding a live TV streaming service that carries the correct RSN (Regional Sports Network). If you want to watch out-of-market games, a $7 monthly subscription to NFL+ will let you watch every out-of-market-game local and primetime game in the season on your phone — but only a select few regular season games on your TV. You could also spring for the uber-expensive NFL Sunday Ticket package to get every out-of-market Sunday game of the season. 

When it comes to nationally broadcast games, NFL games typically air across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC and NFL Network. Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, select football games will stream exclusively on Peacock, games on CBS will stream live on Paramount+, and Monday Night Football games will air on ESPN or ABC and stream on the newly revamped ESPN+ this season. That's six channels and four streaming platforms to keep up with this season — and that's not counting your local RSN's for in-market games and an NFL+ or NFL Sunday Ticket subscription for out-of-market games. Plus, Netflix is once again hosting at least two Christmas Day matches, so add that subscription into the mix. And we can't forget about Fox One, Fox's first streaming service, a place where you can also stream games airing on FOX (if you don't already have access to it). 

Confused? You're not alone. Here's a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2025 NFL season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team's games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV.

How to watch NFL games in person: 

Tickets for the 2025 NFL season are on sale now. 

Find tickets

Every way to watch NFL games this season:

To recap, here are all the ways you can watch NFL games in 2025.

Rams vs. Texans: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

Rams teammates Byron Young, left, and Jared Verse celebrate after sacking Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold.
Rams teammates Byron Young, left, and Jared Verse celebrate after sacking Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold in the NFC wild-card playoffs in January. (Norm Hall / Getty Images)

If the Rams pass rush wants to christen itself as the NFL's most ferocious, the Houston Texans could offer a prime chance to showcase its "dangerous" capabilities.

The offensive line has been a significant concern for the Texans, to the point where coach DeMeco Ryans is tired of talking about it. Despite quarterback CJ Stroud being sacked 52 times last season (third most in the NFL), Houston wasn't necessarily able to improve the unit, especially after trading blindside protector Laremy Tunsil to Washington.

The mostly fresh-faced starting five will be tasked with staying in front of a Rams pass rush contingent that enters the season ranked sixth in the NFL by Pro Football Focus.

Read more:Saquon Barkley-proof? 'Relentless' Rams defense eager to challenge NFC's finest

Jared Verse, Kobie Turner, Braden Fiske and Byron Young could create significant issues for Stroud, and Poona Ford could be the missing ingredient the Rams need to shore up their defensive front to create even more problems for opposing offenses.

Stroud isn't the only one facing a tough pass rush. Matthew Stafford and his recovering back will be tested against a Houston defense that racked up 49 sacks (fourth in NFL) and 19 interceptions (second) last season.

The 37-year-old quarterback didn't practice until late into training camp, but Stafford and coach Sean McVay have said they are confident everything will be normal.

Key injuries

Texans: WR Braxton Berrios (hamstring, out); WR Christian Kirk (hamstring, out); G Ed Ingram (abdomen, questionable).

Rams: No one was listed on the Rams' final injury report. McVay said he expected "all hands on deck" against Houston.

How to watch and listen to Texans vs. Rams

The Texans and Rams will play at 1:25 p.m. PDT Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The game will be televised on CBS and Paramount+ in the Los Angeles area and will be available nationally via a subscription to NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV. In Southern California, fans can listen to the game on 710 AM and 1330 AM (Español).

Betting lines for Texans vs. Rams

Who will win Texans vs. Rams?

Gary Klein's pick: Stafford recovered from a back issue in time to re-establish timing with star receiver Davante Adams, who will be making his Rams debut. The Texans have plenty of talent, but not enough to overcome the Rams offense and a defense featuring Verse. Rams 27, Texans 20

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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

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