The Lions and Raiders both head into “Monday Night Football” coming off blowout losses, but a massive expectation gap between these two teams persists.
Detroit is hoping a 38-6 defeat in Baltimore is just a bump on the journey to an NFC North title. Despite the loss, the Lions are 5-2 and have control of the division as the season nears its halfway point. A win over the Raiders would serve to rebuild some momentum for Dan Campbell’s team ahead of a bye.
The Raiders had a chance to climb over .500 last weekend but fell flat against rookie QB Tyson Bagent and the Bears, pouring cold water on a team trying to fight back from a rough start to the season.
Facing a quarterback absence of its own, Las Vegas plugged in Brian Hoyer under center to no avail, only scoring a touchdown in the final 90 seconds of the game. With Jimmy Garoppolo back in the fold this week, Josh McDaniels’ squad will need all hands on deck against the gritty Lions.
The matchup of pass-rushers might be the most interesting wrinkle on Monday night. Maxx Crosby has been a wrecking ball at times for the Raiders this season, while Aidan Hutchinson is enjoying a breakthrough year in Detroit. A huge performance from one of the two standouts could go a long way toward deciding this game.
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The Sporting News tracked live updates and highlights throughout the “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Raiders and Lions.
Raiders vs. Lions score
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Raiders vs. Lions live updates, highlights from ‘Monday Night Football’
(All times Eastern)
8:51 p.m. — Goff comes under heavy pressure on 3rd & 11 but finds a wide open Kalif Raymond for the first down. The Lions are into the red zone.
8:49 p.m. — There’s Amon-Ra St. Brown. Goff hits him on back-to-back plays for a total of 20 yards.
8:47 p.m. — Garoppolo’s fourth down pass goes to no man’s land after Hunter Renfrow falls down. The Lions will be set up not too far from field goal range.
8:46 p.m. — The Raiders will go for it on 4th & 2 from about midfield…
8:43 p.m. — The Raiders’ defense rises to the challenge and forces a quick three-and-out. Detroit is punting for the first time tonight.
8:38 p.m. INTERCEPTION — And just like that… Jimmy Garoppolo turns it over. That can’t happen. Kerby Joseph picks it off just in front of the end zone and gets the ball back to the Lions’ offense two plays after the fumble.
.@Lions intercept it on the very next play!
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— NFL (@NFL) October 31, 2023
8:36 p.m. FUMBLE — A big mistake from Josh Reynolds, who loses the ball after a catch and sees it quickly scooped up by the Raiders. It’s Las Vegas ball deep in Lions territory.
Raiders strip it for the takeaway!
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— NFL (@NFL) October 31, 2023
8:33 p.m. — Garoppolo fights hard for the first down, using his legs and taking a big hit, but he comes up a yard short. The Raiders will punt.
8:31 p.m. — A flag flies on the Raiders’ first offensive snap, but it’s picked back up as Josh Jacobs takes a pass 12 yards for a quick first down.
Lions 3, Raiders 0
8:26 p.m. FIELD GOAL — The Lions’ running game stalls out, but not before they worked their way into field goal range. Riley Patterson drills one from 44 yards out to put Detroit in front early.
Maxx Crosby destroyed this play in approximately 0.2 seconds
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— NFL (@NFL) October 31, 2023
8:22 p.m. — With Gibbs getting a breather, Craig Reynolds comes in and delivers a bruising 11-yard run. The Lions are bullying their way down the field.
8:21 p.m. — Is this the Jahmyr Gibbs game? He already has six touches and just ran his way to another first down.
8:19 p.m. — Gibbs picks up another Lions first down on a catch-and-run. He’s heavily involved in the offense early on with David Montgomery out.
8:18 p.m. — Goff hands off to Jahmyr Gibbs on the first two snaps of the night, and he hits Sam LaPorta on third down to convert. Nice start for the Lions’ rookie class tonight.
8:15 p.m. — The Lions will start with the ball, and we are underway!
8:07 p.m. — As the broadcast points out, this is a homecoming for Michigan native Maxx Crosby. The play of him and fellow Michigan native Aidan Hutchinson will be pivotal tonight.
7:56 p.m. — Josh Jacobs hasn’t averaged more than 3.6 yards per carry in a single game this season. Can he get going against a strong Lions run defense? It’ll be tough to win without at least some production from the former first-rounder.
7:40 p.m. — On that note… Harlow will be performing at halftime of the Lions’ Thanksgiving game next month.
Just announced! @jackharlow will be the performer for our Thanksgiving Halftime Show powered by @Verizon!
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— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 30, 2023
7:20 p.m. — Jack Harlow is in the house supporting the Lions.
.@JackHarlow repping the Honolulu blue 🦁
Catch his performance at the @Lions Thanksgiving Halftime Show powered by @Verizon pic.twitter.com/haMpQ95y5U
— NFL (@NFL) October 30, 2023
6:49 p.m. — Brian Hoyer is inactive tonight, so Aidan O’Connell is the Raiders’ backup quarterback behind Jimmy Garoppolo
6:45 p.m. — Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is officially active after being listed as questionable with an illness.
6:25 p.m. — This could be an important one: Raiders K Daniel Carlson will play tonight after being listed as questionable with a groin injury. Even more important will be whether Carlson’s injury changes Josh McDaniels’ decision-making.
Raiders’ kicker Daniel Carlson, listed as questionable for tonight due to a groin injury, will be Las Vegas’ kicker tonight, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 30, 2023
What time is Raiders vs. Lions tonight?
Date: Monday, Oct. 30Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Raiders vs. Lions is set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. for “Monday Night Football.”
The Lions have won four of their last five matchups with the Raiders, though Las Vegas got the better of them when they last met in 2019.
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What channel is Raiders vs. Lions on tonight?
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be on the call for Raiders vs. Lions, with Lisa Salters providing sideline reports for the matchup.
For cord-cutters, Fubo carries the ESPN family of networks, as well as ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and NFL Network, meaning you will be able to catch nationally televised games throughout the 2023 season. Fubo also offers a free trial.
Viewers in Canada can catch the matchup on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.