With the Detroit Lions playing on Thursday night, it opens up the viewing options for Lions fans around the country for the Sunday games in Week 1.
Who will be on the local channels for those who wish to watch live?
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For fans in Michigan, the early games broadcast on local affiliates will be Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota on CBS and San Francisco at Pittsburgh on FOX.
Here are the broadcast maps for the early games, via 506 Sports:
For the late afternoon games, nearly all of the markets east of the Mississippi River will get the Patriots vs. Eagles on CBS. On FOX, everyone east of the Rockies can watch the NFC North matchup between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers.
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