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Lions Host Vikings as J.J. McCarthy Returns, Detroit Favored

Detroit's top-three scoring attack draws a vulnerable Vikings run defense.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field on FOX, with streaming available on Fubo subject to regional restrictions.
  • Detroit enters 5-2 and Minnesota 3-4 in this NFC North matchup.
  • J.J. McCarthy is expected to start for Minnesota after a six-week ankle absence, as Carson Wentz underwent season-ending shoulder surgery.
  • Betting markets list Detroit as a heavy favorite, with MLive recommending Lions -8.5 and a Vikings alternate team total under 17.5 at DraftKings.
  • Detroit has won the last five meetings, and its Gibbs–Montgomery rushing duo faces a Vikings unit ranked 25th in EPA per rush allowed.