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    The Detroit Lions have a big game today against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season.

    The Lions (4-1) are on the road for their first NFC North matchup and are riding high after dismantling the Cowboys last week. But they are without NFL sack leader Aidan Hutchinson, who suffered an expected season-ending lower leg injury against Dallas.

    The Vikings had a bye and had an extra week after winning their first five games with the best point differential of any NFL team.

    The matchup will determine who will be the early leader in the NFC North. The Vikings have a one-game lead over the Lions, but Detroit could move into a tiebreaker with a win and maintain the lead in the early tiebreaker. The teams meet again in Week 18 at Ford Field. The Lions are 2-0 on the road this year, while Minnesota is 3-0 at home, with each win coming by six points or more.

    Watch Lions-Vikings live on Fubo (free trial)

    The game kicks off at 1:00 PM at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, will air on Fox and stream on Fubo (free trial). According to BetMGM, the Lions are a 1½-point underdog.

    Follow below for live updates from Lions vs. Vikings and more info:

    TRENDING: At the trade deadline, Lions could target seven players to replace Aidan Hutchinson

    Lions vs. Vikings live updates, game highlights

    The Lions decided to gamble early and it backfired spectacularly. On fourth-and-7 deep in their own territory, Dan Campbell turned in a fake punt with a speed option involving Jalen Reeves-Maybin, but Minnesota whiffed it all the way and got the easy stop. The Lions had a lead against Kayode Awosika that pulled them back, only for Jared Goff to be sacked on second-and-17.

    The Vikings lined up in top position and running back Aaron Jones hit a punt from the left side for a walk-in touchdown for an early Minnesota lead. The Lions lost the outside run contain and Jones raced into the end zone with ease.

    The Lions will be without right guard Kevin Zeitler after he suffered a hip injury during practice this week. Kayode Awosika, who has started once at left guard this season, is expected to replace him. Awosika has spent time at right guard in the past, with about the same number of snaps at left and right guard. Minnesota will be without starting linebacker Blake Cashman (toe).

    The Lions will wear their all-white uniforms during the road game in Minnesota. The last time these two teams played at US Bank Stadium, the Lions wore their blue home uniforms because the Vikings had a whiteout.

    Lions vs. Vikings pregame notes

    The Lions are aware of how big an early season matchup against Minnesota is given their undefeated start and the overall strength of the NFC North. Minnesota appears to be the biggest threat to Detroit as division champions, but all four NFC North teams are above .500 (17-5 combined record), increasing the importance of all six division matchups for each squad.

    The Lions enter the game short-handed without perhaps the best defensive player of the first six weeks, Hutchinson, after he broke his leg against the Cowboys. The Lions are exploring potential options to replace him from outside the team, but in the meantime, it will be an all-hands-on-deck approach to try to replace some of his impact on the edge with the likes of Josh Paschal and Levi Onwuzurike. , James Houston, Isaac Ukwu and practice squad signee Pat O’Connor.

    On offense, the Lions have scored more than 40 points in consecutive games, and embarrassed the Cowboys so badly with trick plays last week that it drew a particularly angry response from former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. The running game has been hyper-effective with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, and Jared Goff has put together two near-perfect performances under center.

    Minnesota has one of the best defenses in the NFL, if not the best, because of its ability to trick quarterbacks and create turnovers. The Vikings lead the NFL in forced turnovers, and have consistently turned those takeaways into points. Sam Darnold has been effective as a bridge quarterback, and Aaron Jones has facilitated a physical running game that has opened up a shot-heavy pass-action offense with the game’s best receiver, Justin Jefferson.

    What time is Lions vs. Vikings game?

    Date: Sunday October 20.

    Time: 1:00 PM ET.

    Where: US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

    TV channel: Fox.

    Streaming: Fubo (free trial).

    Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) in Detroit (find all Lions radio affiliates).

    Who announces the Lions vs. Vikings game on?

    • Game by game: Adam Amin.
    • Analyst: Greg Olsen.
    • Sideline reporter: Pam Oliver.

    Adam Amin (play-by-play) and Greg Olsen (analyst) will call the game from the TV booth at US Bank Stadium, with veteran sideline reporter Pam Oliver on the field.

    Lions vs Vikings Predictions

    Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press: It’s been an emotional week for the Lions, who put in perhaps their most complete performance of the Dan Campbell era in last week’s clash against the Cowboys and have had to adjust to the loss of Hutchinson to a gruesome leg injury. The defense appears to be united by the loss, and I think they will respond with a strong performance on Sunday against a dangerous offense that has taken the quarterback’s play to the next level.

    What the Vikings have done so well this year is destroy their defense, shooting from all angles and forcing quarterbacks into early turnovers. Jared Goff has struggled with turnovers at times, especially under pressure, so it is imperative that the Lions run the ball well to keep Minnesota’s defense off balance. I think the Lions are the better team, but on the road, against a reassuring defense that might be the best in the NFL, I think they will make one mistake too many in what should be a close game. The choice: Vikings 23, Lions 20.

    Lions vs. Vikings betting

    • Spread: Vikings with 1½ points.
    • Top/bottom: 50½ points.
    • Moneyline: Lions +105, Vikings -125.

    Odds provided by BetMGM on Sunday afternoon.

    Lions vs. Vikings injury report

    The Lions have two questions Sunday with cornerback Carlton Davis (quad) and right guard Kevin Zeitler (hip), but Davis is expected to play all afternoon and line up against Minnesota’s top receiver, Justin Jefferson. Davis was the Lions’ top pick after joining via trade this offseason and told the Free Press this week that he would like to stay in Detroit long-term if possible. If Zeitler can’t play, Kayode Awosika is expected to get his second start of the season after helping fill in for an injured Frank Ragnow at left guard against the Seahawks.

    The Lions will be without three key defensive players in Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport and Derrick Barnes for the rest of the season.

    For Minnesota, linebacker Blake Cashman and cornerback Aykaleb Evans are out, while running back Aaron Jones, tight end TJ Hockenson, defensive lineman Harrison Phillips, edge rusher Patrick Jones and guard Dalton Risner are listed as questionable.

    Lion schedule 2024

    • Sunday, September 8: LA Rams, (W 26-20, OT)
    • Sunday, September 15: Tampa Bay, (L 20-16)
    • Sunday September 22: in Arizona, (W 20-13)
    • Monday, September 30: Seattle, 8:15 (W 42-29)
    • October 6: Goodbye
    • Sunday, October 13: in Dallas, 4:25 PM (W 47-9)
    • Sunday, October 20: in Minnesota, 1
    • Sunday, October 27: Tennessee, 1
    • Sunday, November 3: in Green Bay, 4:25 p.m
    • Sunday, November 10: in Houston, 8:20
    • Sunday, November 17: Jacksonville, 1
    • Sunday, November 24: in Indianapolis, 1
    • Thursday, November 28: Chicago, 12:30 p.m
    • Thursday, December 5: Green Bay, 8:15
    • Sunday, December 15: Buffalo, 4:25 p.m
    • Sunday, December 22: in Chicago, 1
    • Monday, December 30: in San Francisco, 8:15
    • TBD: Minnesota, TBD
    • February 9, Super Bowl LIX: in New Orleans

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    Jared Ramsey is a sports reporter for the Detroit Free Press who covers the city’s professional teams, the state’s two flagship universities and more. Follow Jared at X @jared_ramsey22 and email him at [email protected].

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