Is Jahmyr Gibbs playing tonight? Latest on Lions RB for SNF showdown vs Rams

The Detroit Lions will play their first game of the 2024–25 season against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field tonight.

The two teams will meet in the first Sunday Night Football of the season. While there are injuries on both sides, none might have more consequence than Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs'.

Is Jahmyr Gibbs playing tonight?

Jahmyr Gibbs, 22, strained his hamstring during a night practice on Aug. 12, throwing all Detroit Lions fans in a panic mode. Gibbs said on Tuesday that he feels well and won't be limited for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Lions supporters may exhale with relief after the Pro Bowl running back was left off of the team's final injury report ahead of Week 1.

Gibbs will begin his second NFL season following an amazing 2023 rookie year. He ran for 945 yards and 10 touchdowns, earning him a spot in the Pro Bowl. He also added one touchdown and 316 receiving yards in the air.

In addition, Gibbs was selected as one of the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year finalists. He was instrumental in guiding the Lions to their first NFC Championship game in more than 30 years.

In a recent interview with ESPN, Gibbs said that going into his second NFL season he feels more confident overall and is looking to take the next big step in 2024.

Going forward, Gibbs and the Lions will aim for consistent and ongoing success, which they must begin by overcoming the Rams in today's Week 1 encounter.

NFL Week 1: How to watch Lions vs Rams tonight?

Tonight's regular-season matchup between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams is a repeat of last season's wild-card playoff game, which the Lions won 24-23 to win their first postseason game since the 1991 campaign.

Both teams will aim to kick off the new season with a bang on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. EDT. The game is scheduled to take place at Detroit's Ford Field and will air on NBC.

Peacock, YouTube TV and FuboTV are just a few of the services that will provide streaming access to the Rams vs. Lions game broadcast.

Here are the details on how to watch the Sunday Night Football game:

Date and Time: Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 at 8:20 p.m. EDT

Venue: Ford Field Stadium, Detroit, Michigan

TV: NBC

Announcers: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (color analysis), Melissa Stark (sideline reporter)

Live streaming: Peacock, Sling TV, FuboTV, Hulu plus Live TV