Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams: How to Watch, Odds & More

It's on. The L.A. Rams are coming to Detroit to take on the Lions at Ford Field on Sunday (Jan. 14). Sure, it will also mark Matthew Stafford's return to Ford Field, but I really don't want the Stafford narrative to overshadow how hard this Lions team has worked to get here. Here's how to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams game and all the other Wild Card playoff games.

You'll find the full schedule of Wild Card games below. As for the Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams, we'll be playing on Sunday night at 8:15 p.m. So, yes, we'll really be in the spotlight. The Lions are favorites to beat the Rams, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. But, it's only by 3.5 points, so basically because of the home field advantage. As of Sunday evening, the spread is Lions (-3.5); money line Lions (-185) and Rams (+150); and over/under: 51.5. Thank goodness the Lions game isn't exclusively on Peacock. It would be rough for Lions fans out of the area to have to scramble to a sports bar to watch it. We've waited too long for this moment to have it be inconvenient to watch.

Check out the full NFL 2024 playoff schedule below, including all of the Wild Card games. If we can just get past the Rams, I think we'll have the chance to get a rematch against the Cowboys. Even if it's Green Bay, I'll take it. Give me your thoughts here.

Saturday, January 13, 2024:
4:30 p.m. Browns at Texans (NBC, Peacock)
8:15 p.m. AFC No. 6 seed (Pittsburgh or Miami or Buffalo) at Chiefs (Peacock)

Sunday, January 14, 2024:
1 p.m. AFC No. 7 seed at Bills or Dolphins (CBS)
4:30 p.m. Packers at Cowboys (Fox)
8:15 p.m. Rams at Lions (NBC, Peacock)

Monday, January 15, 2024:
8:15 p.m. Eagles at Buccaneers (ABC, ESPN, ESPN2)

Divisional Round
Saturday, January 20, 2024

AFC Divisional matchup
NFC Divisional matchup
Sunday, January 21, 2024

AFC Divisional matchup
NFC Divisional matchup
Conference Championships
Sunday, January 28, 2024

AFC Championship Game - 3 p.m. (CBS)
NFC Championship Game - 6:30 p.m. (FOX)

Super Bowl LVIII
Sunday, February 11, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. (CBS)

The Detroit Lions are NFC North champions and in the playoffs. Next stop: Las Vegas. Okay, maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. But, there's a real possibility the Lions could go all the way this year. Who wouldn't want to lose to the Ravens on the big stage? Just joking, but let's admit that the Baltimore Ravens are likely heading to the Super Bowl and seem very hard to beat right now. So, what are the Detroit Lions Super Bowl odds going into the postseason?

Some key things have to fall into place to make the Lions Super Bowl bound. Of course, the main thing is that we have to overcome our opponents in the playoffs. Throughout this season of my podcast, "The Squad with Anne Erickson," we've talked about the best and worst matchups for the Lions. Several guests have commented on both the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers being potentially very difficult teams for the Lions to beat, based on each teams' strengths and weaknesses. I would throw the Seattle Seahawks into that mix, too, since the Lions haven't been able to overcome them in the Dan Campbell era.

Now, I do think the Lions could beat the Eagles. This isn't the same team it was at the beginning of the season. All due respect to my Eagles friends, but there are holes in the team right now, and I believe that in the right situation, the Lions could beat them. Also, they have Matt Patricia heading up their defense, which is great for any team going up against them. Spoken like a true Lions fan, right? That said, I believe a Detroit Lions Super Bowl run would depend on the 49ers getting taken out in an early upset game. I think it would be difficult for the Lions to overcome the 49ers but not impossible. Now, let's get into the real numbers.

The Detroit Lions are having one of the best years in the history of the franchise. They have the division title and will likely be the No. 3 seed going into the wildcard round, meaning they'll host that first game. The Lions are hoping to win a playoff game for the first time since 1991.

According to Lineups.com, the Detroit Lions' NFC Winner Odds are +900. The Detroit Lions' Super Bowl 58 Odds at +2200. So, what does that mean? Read on for the explaination.

The Detroit Lions currently have the eighth-ranked odds in the league to win the Super Bowl at +2200. That's around a 5% chance. Their odds of making the playoffs are -10000. Not bad, but I think we deserve a bit higher.

Lineups.com says last weekend's Cowboys game, albeit frustrating, shows that the Lions could make it to the Super Bowl. "The Lions performance against the Dallas Cowboys last Saturday on primetime was eye opening for all the right reasons," they state.

They add, "Even in a loss, that type of performance was much needed to give Lions backers assurance that they can compete with them in a potential rematch in the playoffs."

NFL writer Arif Hasan joins me on “The Squad with Anne Erickson” this week to talk about all things NFL, including who the Lions should want to go up against in the playoffs. Listen to the full discussion below. Subscribe to “The Squad with Anne Erickson” wherever you listen to podcasts, and hit me up here.

Jared Goff and company's next challenge is the Lions vs. Vikings game this Sunday (Jan. 7) at 1 p.m. EST. This game isn't super important to the Lions, as they'll probably end up a No. 3 seed regardless. What will be interesting is to see who clinches the No. 6 seed and goes up against the Lions in the wildcard round.