The Minnesota Vikings (6-0) aim to remain the NFL's only unbeaten team when they visit the Detroit Lions (4-2) in an NFC North showdown at Ford Field on Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. The Vikings lead the division with a 3-0 road record, while the Lions are 3-0 at home this season.
Odds and Model Prediction
Detroit enters as a 3.5-point favorite with an over/under of 46.5 points. SportsLine's simulation model, which has returned over $5,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since 2024, projects the game to go over the total. The model indicates the over hits in 51% of simulations, with a projected 47 combined points. The over has cashed in seven of the last 10 head-to-head meetings and five of the last six Lions games.
Key Offensive Figures
Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray has completed 66.4% of his passes for 812 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in five starts. His top target, Justin Jefferson, has 32 receptions for 302 yards and three touchdowns. For Detroit, Jared Goff has completed 67.3% of his passes for 1,788 yards and 14 touchdowns with zero interceptions in six starts. Amon-Ra St. Brown leads the Lions with 46 catches for 525 yards and five touchdowns. The Lions rank second in the NFL in scoring at 30.7 points per game.
