Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions: Week 7 preview and predictions
The Minnesota Vikings are primed to go 6-0 with a win on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. If they do that, the Vikings will be 3-0 against teams with a winning record while the rest of the NFC North will drop to 0-5 with the Green Bay Packers game against the Houston Texans also able […]
The Minnesota Vikings are primed to go 6-0 with a win on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. If they do that, the Vikings will be 3-0 against teams with a winning record while the rest of the NFC North will drop to 0-5 with the Green Bay Packers game against the Houston Texans also able to affect that stat.
It's a little disappointing that this game is going to be a noon kickoff when the country should get to watch this game and focus on this great matchup. Who will get the victory on Sunday afternoon? Get caught up with our ultimate preview.
Preview content
Cam Akers trade
Power rankings
Team building strategy
Major disadvantage
Broadcast map
Justin Jefferson's dominance
NFC North success
Path to victory
Vikings' major weakness
Final injury report
Lions burning questions
Game information
Kickoff: 12 p.m. CT
Network: Fox
Announcers: Adam Amin, Greg Olsen
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Weather: Game will be played indoors
Keys for the Minnesota Vikings
- Get Justin Jefferson involved early and often
- Stop the run
- Don't make mistakes on special teams
Keys for the Detroit Lions
- Utilize the power run game
- Create explosives over the middle of the field
- Don't let Justin Jefferson beat you
Betting odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Spread: Vikings -1.5
Over/under: 50.5
Moneyline: Vikings -122, Jets +102
Prediction
Vikings 27, Lions 20
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