Who are the Giants-Lions announcers tonight? All about NFL preseason Week 1 TNF game's coverage team

The 2024 NFL preseason is finally upon us as teams begin their final preparations for the upcoming season. On Thursday, the New York Giants will square off against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium in New York. The Week 1 preseason game will kick off at 7 p.m. ET.

Notably, the Giants vs. Lions game will not be broadcast live on national TV. Fans in New York can watch the game on FOX5, while those in Detroit can catch the game on FOX2.

On FOX5, Bob Papa will serve as the play-by-play commentator while Carl Banks and Phil Simms will provide color commentary. Howard Cross and Madelyn Burke will be the sideline reporters.

Meanwhile, play-by-play announcer Jason Ross Jr and analyst Golden Tate will be in the booth for commentary on FOX2. Dannie Rogers will report from the sidelines.

Fans outside Detroit and New York can live stream the Giants vs. Lions game on NFL Network or Fubo.

• Game: New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions
• Stadium: MetLife Stadium in New York
• Date: Thursday, Aug. 8
• Start Time: 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: FOX5 (for locals in New York) and FOX2 (for locals in Detroit)
• Streaming: NFL Network or Fubo

2024 NFL preseason Week 1: New York Giants vs Detroit Lions preview

Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff - Source: Imagn

The New York Giants finished last season in third place in the NFC East, with a disappointing 6-11 record. However, they didn't have Daniel Jones for parts of the season, after the quarterback tore his ACL in November against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Nonetheless, Jones appears to have recovered well and has been a vital cog in New York's training camp this year. He is expected to feature in the preseason, but the Giants are yet to announce whether Jones will start as the quarterback against the Lions on Thursday night.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions had their best run in franchise history last season, making it to their maiden NFC championship game. They were one game away from a Super Bowl appearance but were eliminated from the postseason by the San Francisco 49ers.

The Lions will now aim to fine-tune their squad in the preseason ahead of an important 2024 season. Detroit is expected to start QB1 Jared Goff against the Giants on Thursday but could test the strength of its quarterback depth chart as well.