Week 2 Preseason Preview, Where to Watch

The Miami Dolphins take on the Detroit Lions today at Ford Field in Detroit as part of Week 2 of the 2025 preseason.

Miami enters off a jittery show against the Chicago Bears in Week 1 of the preseason. While Tua Tagovailoa was 5/6 for 27 yards, backup QBs Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers combined for just 10 of 27 passing and took six sacks.

Now their backup QB battle will be under even greater scrutiny. Meanwhile, rookies like Kenneth Grant (DE), Ollie Gordon II (RB), and undrafted receiver Tarik Black get fresh opportunities to impact the roster.

The Lions’ defense came into joint practices with authority — dominating the Dolphins across drills, especially in red zone and pass rush situations. Joint sessions sounded off Detroit’s defensive depth and boosted confidence as they head into the first game.

4 Things to Watch

Backup QB clarity in Miami — Will Wilson or Ewers rise above after last week’s poor showing and camp signals?

Dolphins rookie auditions — Players like Grant, Gordon, and Black need to build momentum to make the 53-man roster.

Detroit’s defensive dominance — Can they carry the form from joint practices into the game and force mistakes from Miami’s inexperienced offense?

O-line & pass rush showdowns — How well do Detroit’s interior linemen handle Miami’s young defensive tackle group under live pressure?

How to Watch Dolphins vs. Lions

Kickoff for today’s Dolphins–Lions game is set for 1:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Central at Ford Field, Detroit, MI.

There’s no national TV broadcast, but the game will air on CBS in the Miami market and Lions TV Network affiliates in Michigan (full listings below). Local fans can catch it for free over the air with an antenna or via live streams on the Dolphins and Lions apps and websites.

Out-of-market viewers can stream it via NFL+ (subscription required).

Miami Dolphins vs. Detroit Lions

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Central

Venue: Ford Field, Detroit, MI

TV: CBS 4 (Miami), Local 3 (Marquette), Local 32 WFQX (Cadillac), WNEM TV 5 (Saginaw), FOX 17 West Michigan (Grand Rapids), FOX 47 WSYM-TV (Lansing), FOX 2 (Detroit), FOX 36 (Toledo, Ohio)

Streaming: NFL+ (out-of-market), Dolphins and Lions apps and websites (local-only)