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Lions Host Vikings With J.J. McCarthy Back, Vikings Tackles Cleared

Detroit enters as an 8.5-point favorite on FOX after the NFL fined two Minnesota defenders for Week 8 infractions.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field with television coverage on FOX and major streaming options available.
  • Minnesota starts J.J. McCarthy following his ankle layoff, with Carson Wentz out for the season after shoulder surgery.
  • Starting tackles Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill are active for the Vikings, bolstering protection after a rough Week 8.
  • Detroit gets cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Avonte Maddox back, while safety Kerby Joseph is inactive with a knee injury.
  • The Lions have won the last five meetings against the Vikings, a trend reflected in betting lines listing Detroit around -8.5.