The Miami Dolphins have a new challenge ahead as they head to Detroit for their second preseason matchup. Still searching for that first win after opening with a tie against the Chicago Bears, Miami fans feel the pressure.
Conversely, the Detroit Lions bring some momentum after knocking off the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. With preseason jobs on the line and roster hopes at stake, the focus shifts from the big names to the rookies and fringe players– those fighting to make the team and turn heads with a big moment.
Will the Miami Dolphins vs. Detroit Lions Preseason Game Be on NFL Network?
No, the Dolphins vs. Lions preseason game will not air on NFL Network. Instead, fans can catch the game live in their local markets.
Dolphins Broadcast
- TV Channel: CBS4
- Radio: BIG 105.9 FM (WBGG), WIOD 610-AM
Lions Broadcast
- Channel: WJBK (FOX/2 – Detroit)
- Radio: Lions Radio Network
For fans without cable or those outside the local Miami and Detroit areas, there are different streaming platforms like NFL+ available to catch the action live.
Who Are the Game Announcers for the Miami Dolphins vs. Detroit Lions?
With both teams resting most of their starters, fans will find plenty of familiar voices and stories from the league in the broadcast booths.
Calling the action for the Dolphins, veteran play-by-play announcer Steve Goldstein returns to the mic, continuing his long run with Miami preseason games. He’ll be joined by Kim Bokamper, a former Dolphins linebacker, who spent his entire career in Miami and is a member of the team’s Walk of Fame after his induction in 2013.
Meanwhile, Mike Cugno is set to provide updates and insights from the sideline throughout the game.
With 1:48 left in the third quarter of Super Bowl XVII and trailing 17-13, #WashingtonFootball QB Joe Theismann’s pass is batted in the air by the #Dolphins‘ Kim Bokamper.
Theismann alertly sticks his hand in to prevent a pick-six for Bokamper, which probably saved their season. pic.twitter.com/rITj2mNybP
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) January 31, 2023
On the radio, Dolphins fans will get their usual duo with longtime play-by-play man Jimmy Cefalo and former tight end Joe Rose on analysis. The pair brings years of familiarity for Miami listeners following along from home.
Shifting to Detroit, Jason Benetti will handle play-by-play for the Lions. Alongside him is T.J. Lang, a former Pro Bowl guard and 10-year veteran lineman who spent two seasons with the Lions and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2017.
Dannie Rogers, the Lions’ team writer and reporter, will deliver updates and interviews from the field to round out Detroit’s TV coverage.
Meanwhile, radio listeners in Detroit get play-by-play from Dan Miller and analysis from Lomas Brown, a former Colts offensive tackle. The Lions Radio Network aims to give fans a local view of the roster and coaching staff.
From Miami’s long-standing voices to Detroit’s mix of local expertise, both broadcasts are set to bring fans inside access and fresh perspectives as preseason battles continue.
