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The Patriots play their third preseason game tonight in Detroit against the Lions. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

Watch previews of the game from 6-7 p.m. on Arbella Early Edition with Mike Giardi, Kayce Smith and Bert Breer in Burlington, and Phil Perry in Detroit.
As soon as the game ends, Postgame Live begins during Town Fair Tire Boston Sports Tonight with Giardi, Michael Felger and Troy Brown in Burlington, and Perry in Detroit.

Tune into CSN to watch, or click here for the livestream of the show (and all CSN programming).

Here's what you need to know about the game . . .

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GAME TIME: 7 p.m. EDT

SITE: Ford Field in Detroit

PRESEASON RECORDS: Patriots 0-2, Lions 2-0

ON TV: Patriots Preseason Television Network

TV ANNOUNCERS: Dan Roche, Christian Fauria, Matt Chatham, Steve Burton, Paul Perillo, Andy Hart

ON RADIO: 98.5 The Sports Hub Patriots Radio Network

RADIO ANNOUNCERS: Bob Socci, Scott Zolak

NOTES: The Lions have a 6-2 edge over the Patriots in preseason play . . . This is the third time since 2011 that the Patriots and Lions are meeting in the third preseason game at Detroit. The Patriots lost 34-10 on Aug. 27, 2011 and 40-9 on Aug. 22, 2013.

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The third preseason game is the closest thing to a regular-season event that Patriots starters will get before Week 1, so there'll be plenty of things to keep an eye on tonight when the Patriots face the Lions in Detroit.

Click here for the gallery.

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Tom Brady's not looking to see a certain number of snaps or throw a certain number of passes tonight. He just wants to get into a rhythm.

Click here for the story.

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Getting ready for the game