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NFL Week 8 · November 1, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
Vikings vs. Lions Prediction & Preview
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, Ford Field.
Vikings vs Lions prediction
The odds favor the Detroit Lions: 59.3% to win (moneyline -162), with the sportsbook's margin removed. The spread is DET -3 and the total 46.5. That is the market's view. Odyn's AI quant model makes its own call before kickoff: unlock the Vikings vs Lions pick free.
Vikings vs Lions preview
Vikings vs Lions is the NFC North game of Week 8, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET at Ford Field, on Fox. Minnesota is the last unbeaten team in this matchup at 6-0, 3-0 on the road; Detroit is 4-2 and perfect at home at 3-0.
The Vikings get it done with defense: 12.3 points allowed a game and 278.7 yards allowed, both the best marks in this game, while scoring 20.8 on 300.7 yards. Kyler Murray is the passing leader with 812 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions, Aaron Jones Sr. has 436 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 105 carries, and Justin Jefferson has 23 catches for 302 yards and 3 touchdowns. Aaron Jones Sr. is questionable. Quarterback Max Brosmer, running back Demond Claiborne, tackle Caleb Tiernan, cornerback Charles Demmings, defensive end Elijah Williams and safety Jakobe Thomas are out; guard Donovan Jackson is on injured reserve.
Detroit has the big offense: 30.7 points and 413.0 yards a game, 298.0 of them passing, but allows 27.5 points and 412.7 yards. Jared Goff has 1,788 passing yards and 14 touchdowns without an interception, Jahmyr Gibbs has 620 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns, and Amon-Ra St. Brown has 46 catches for 525 yards and 5 touchdowns. Safety Kerby Joseph is out, along with safety Bishop Fitzgerald, defensive end Ahmed Hassanein, defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo, center Seth McLaughlin and receiver Jackson Meeks; cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is questionable; guard Ben Bartch, linebacker Devin White and receiver Tom Kennedy are on injured reserve. Odyn's AI quant model runs this game before kickoff, injury report included.
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Vikings vs Lions spread & over/under
Spread DET -3 · Over/under 46.5
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Win probability from the odds
Vikings 40.7% · Lions 59.3%
From the moneyline (Vikings +136, Lions -162) with the sportsbook's margin removed. Odds move until kickoff. Check any line with the no-vig calculator, or price a multi-game ticket with the parlay calculator.
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How to watch Vikings vs Lions
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Ford Field
- TV: Fox
Vikings vs Lions: team stats & injury report
Minnesota Vikings
| Record | 6-0 |
| Home | 3-0 |
| Road | 3-0 |
| Points per game | 20.8 |
| Points allowed per game | 12.3 |
| Yards per game | 300.7 |
| Passing yards per game | 181.3 |
| Rushing yards per game | 119.3 |
- Passing: Kyler Murray (83/125, 812 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT)
- Rushing: Aaron Jones Sr. (105 CAR, 436 YDS, 2 TD)
- Receiving: Justin Jefferson (23 REC, 302 YDS, 3 TD)
Injury report: Caleb Tiernan (OT, Out); Charles Demmings (CB, Out); Demond Claiborne (RB, Out); Elijah Williams (DE, Out); Jakobe Thomas (S, Out); Max Brosmer (QB, Out); Aaron Jones Sr. (RB, Questionable); Donovan Jackson (G, Injured Reserve)
Detroit Lions
| Record | 4-2 |
| Home | 3-0 |
| Road | 1-2 |
| Points per game | 30.7 |
| Points allowed per game | 27.5 |
| Yards per game | 413.0 |
| Passing yards per game | 298.0 |
| Rushing yards per game | 115.0 |
- Passing: Jared Goff (150/223, 1788 YDS, 14 TD)
- Rushing: Jahmyr Gibbs (134 CAR, 620 YDS, 7 TD)
- Receiving: Amon-Ra St. Brown (46 REC, 525 YDS, 5 TD)
Injury report: Ahmed Hassanein (DE, Out); Bishop Fitzgerald (S, Out); Jackson Meeks (WR, Out); Kerby Joseph (S, Out); Mekhi Wingo (DT, Out); Seth McLaughlin (C, Out); Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (CB, Questionable); Ben Bartch (G, Injured Reserve); Devin White (LB, Injured Reserve); Tom Kennedy (WR, Injured Reserve)
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