Vikes Views: Who Ya Got? – Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions

The Minnesota Vikings head to Detroit to take on the Lions. The Vikings are coming off back-to-back losses, but are expected to have key players returning from injury. Andrew Van Ginkel will hope to shore up a struggling purple defense. On the other side of the ball, second-year man J.J. McCarthy is back from his ankle injury. Both players will face a tall task against the defending NFC North Champions. Detroit has won five of the last six meetings.

Series Record: 80-45-2

Road Record: 36-27-1

Streak: L5

The Lions have had the Vikings’ number even when the team is playing well. The Vikings have a lot of pieces coming back, but it’s hard to see that being enough this week. It won’t be a fun Sunday for Vikings’ fans. The Vikings pull within one score late. Lions 28 – Vikings 20

• Justin Jefferson’s career high came against the Detroit Lions in 2022 with 223 yards. He has had 100+ yard games in six out of ten games played against the Lions.
• The Vikings have won more games against Detroit than any other opponent. They will be looking for their 81st victory on Sunday.
• The Vikings’ largest margin of victory was a 34-0 shutout on November 9, 1980.