Watch a Rams vs Lions live stream
Looking for a free Rams vs Lions live stream? The game is free-to-air on 7Mate and 7Plus in Australia. In the US, it's being shown on NBC and Peacock (7-day free trial), in Canada it's on DAZN and TSN, and in the UK it's on NFL Game Pass and Sky Sports. Full details below.
Rams vs Lions preview
The Lions are about to host an NFL playoff game for the first time in 30 years, but in typical fashion, the return of a former flame has charged the occasion with dread. Sunday's blockbuster clash is the standout game of the Wild Card Weekend because it marks Matthew Stafford's first return to Detroit since he and Jared Goff traded places three years ago.
He may have served the Lions with distinction for 12 years, but this will be Stafford's first-ever postseason outing at Ford Field, and with the Rams riding a four-game winning streak, there's every chance that the erstwhile fan-favourite could help extend the league's longest postseason win drought to 32 years.
Spare a thought for Goff, who'll be hailed as a hero if he manages to break the curse – the Lions are the only NFL team to have never get past the Wild Card round – but will be subject to countless unfavourable comparisons with his opposite number if things don't end up going to plan.
The Lions have been superb at home this season, going 6-2 in front of their own fans, but their struggles against the pass are a major cause for concern. They're allowing an average of 247.4 passing yards per game, the sixth-worst numbers in the NFL, and Stafford will have Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua churning up the field.
The Rams, however, have gone 2-6 against fellow playoff qualifiers, while the Lions are 3-3 by the same metric. Follow our guide on how to watch Rams vs Lions wherever you are and live stream NFL games all season.
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How to watch Rams vs Lions from outside your country
We've set out how you can live stream Rams vs Lions in a number of countries around the world. However, if you're away travelling for pleasure or for work, you probably won't be able to tune in like you normally would at home. This is the result of geo-blocking - best understood as digital borders that restrict certain services and content to specific parts of the world.
You can get around these digital borders by using one of the best VPNs, which can also offer robust protection from cybercriminals and government snooping. They're really easy to use too.
Use a VPN to live stream Rams vs Lions from anywhere:
How to use a VPN to watch Rams vs Lions
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'Australia' for 7Plus.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - 7Plus for Aussies abroad.