How to watch Giants-Lions game? TV channel and streaming details for preseason matchup

The New York Giants and Detroit Lions are set to face off in their first 2024 preseason game. This marks the 17th time that both franchises will be meeting in the preseason.

The Lions have dominated their matchups, winning 10 games, with one ending in a tie. In their latest meeting, the Lions defeated the Giants 21-16 in Ford Field on August 11, 2023.

How to watch the New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions will visit MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, to face off against the New York Giants. The game is scheduled for Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET and will be telecast on FOX5 NY.

The Giants and Lions enter 2024 with different expectations

The New York Giants had a season to forget in 2023 as the franchise posted a 6-11 record and missed the playoffs.

The Giants dealt with numerous injuries to their quarterbacks and struggled with stability. Hence, they were out of the playoff picture relatively early and instead focused on getting a high draft pick. They've since selected a potential perennial Pro Bowler wide receiver in Malik Nabers, and it will be interesting to see how he and Daniel Jones will combine in the upcoming season.

The Detroit Lions had a significantly better season last year. The Dan Campbell-coached franchise returned to the postseason after inspired play from Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and other franchise members.

The Lions posted a 12-5 regular season record and made a deep postseason run before losing in the NFC Championship to the San Francisco 49ers. Campbell will be looking forward to galvanizing his troops for the upcoming season as he prides himself on playing fearless football, which makes the Lions a must-watch for fans and mutuals.

The team extended numerous key pieces before the 2024 season and many are eager to see whether it motivates them to take the next step forward.