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Just one NFL game is slated for Saturday, but it's a pivotal one. The Lions will head to Dallas to take on the Cowboys in a game that could dramatically impact the NFC playoff race.

Detroit, fresh off clinching its first division title since 1993, is still alive for the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC. But the Lions need some help to secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs and a first-round bye.

The Lions must win their final two regular season games (at Cowboys, vs. Vikings), while the 49ers must lose one of their final two contests (at Commanders, vs. Rams).

Dallas, in spite of a two-game losing skid, is still in the race for the NFC East crown. But, just like the Lions, the Cowboys don't control their own destiny.

The Cowboys must win out (vs. Lions, at Commanders), and the Eagles would have to lose one of their final two games (vs. Cardinals, at Giants).

Here is everything you need to know about this week's Saturday schedule, including the kickoff time and TV and streaming options for the lone matchup.

What NFL games are on today?

Saturday, Dec. 30

Game Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
Cowboys vs. Lions 8:15 p.m. ABC/ESPN

What channel are the NFL games on Saturday?

  • TV channel: ABC/ESPN
  • Live stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)

The Saturday night Week 17 clash between the Lions and Cowboys will air nationally on both ABC and ESPN.

Fans can also watch Cowboys vs. Lions with Fubo. Start your free trial today.

Fans in Canada can watch the Saturday game on DAZN, which carries NFL Game Pass.

NFL schedule Week 17

Thursday, Dec. 28

Game Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
Browns vs. Jets  8:15 p.m. Prime Video

Saturday, Dec. 30 

Game Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
Cowboys vs. Lions 8:15 p.m. ABC/ESPN

Sunday, Dec. 31

Game Kickoff time (ET) TV channel
Bills vs. Patriots 1 p.m. CBS
Bears vs. Falcons 1 p.m. CBS
Colts vs. Raiders 1 p.m. CBS
Giants vs. Rams 1 p.m. FOX
Eagles vs. Cardinals 1 p.m. FOX
Buccaneers vs. Saints 1 p.m. FOX
Commanders vs. 49ers 1 p.m. FOX
Jaguars vs. Panthers 1 p.m. CBS
Ravens vs. Dolphins 1 p.m. CBS
Texans vs. Titans 1 p.m. FOX
Seahawks vs. Steelers 4:05 p.m. FOX
Broncos vs. Chargers 4:25 p.m. CBS
Chiefs vs. Bengals 4:25 p.m. CBS
Vikings vs. Packers 8:20 p.m. NBC

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Jared Greenspan is a contributing writer for The Sporting News. Before joining The Sporting News, he covered University of Michigan football and basketball for The Michigan Daily and spent two summers working for the New York Post. Even though they often test his strength, he enjoys rooting for his favorite teams — the New York Mets, New York Knicks and New York Jets.