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Week 8 Preview · 2026 SeasonVikings at Lions, Week 8: Preview, Injuries and Odds
Kickoff and TV, where both teams stand, the injury report, key players and the latest line for the Vikings at the Lions.
The Minnesota Vikings (6-0) visit the Detroit Lions (3-2) at Ford Field on Sunday, November 1, 2026 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. Minnesota comes in off a 16-10 win against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7. Read the Week 7 recap. Here is what the data shows heading into the game.
Kickoff, TV and venue
- Matchup
- Minnesota Vikings (6-0) at Detroit Lions (3-2)
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Kickoff
- 12:00 p.m. CST (18:00 UTC)
- Venue
- Ford Field, Detroit, MI
- TV
- Fox
For streaming and local viewing options, see our guide to where to watch Vikings vs. Lions.
Where the teams stand
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 6-0 | 125 | 74 |
| Chicago | 5-2 | 180 | 143 |
| Green Bay | 4-2 | 127 | 125 |
| Detroit | 3-2 | 164 | 148 |
Detroit Lions: last five games
- W 31-30 OT vs NO (Sep 13, 2026)
- L 41-31 @ BUF (Sep 18, 2026)
- W 31-24 vs NYJ (Sep 27, 2026)
- L 32-26 @ CAR (Oct 5, 2026)
- W 45-21 @ ARI (Oct 11, 2026)
Minnesota Vikings: last five games
- W 9-3 @ CHI (Sep 20, 2026)
- W 23-16 @ TB (Sep 27, 2026)
- W 15-10 vs MIA (Oct 4, 2026)
- W 23-13 @ NO (Oct 11, 2026)
- W 16-10 vs IND (Oct 25, 2026)
ESPN's last-five lists can include preseason and previous-season games. Full tables are on our standings page.
Injury report
Statuses as listed by ESPN on October 25, 2026. They change during the week; our Vikings injury report updates automatically.
Detroit Lions
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Seth McLaughlin | C | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Jackson Meeks | WR | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Ahmed Hassanein | DE | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Bishop Fitzgerald | S | Out | Coach's Decision |
Minnesota Vikings
| Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones Sr. | RB | Questionable | Knee |
| Max Brosmer | QB | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Demond Claiborne | RB | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Elijah Williams | DE | Out | Coach's Decision |
| Jakobe Thomas | S | Out | Coach's Decision |
Key players
Team leaders as listed by ESPN before the game.
Detroit Lions
- Jared Goff (Passing Yards): 128/191, 1,485 YDS, 12 TD
- Jahmyr Gibbs (Rushing Yards): 105 CAR, 504 YDS, 7 TD
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (Receiving Yards): 37 REC, 372 YDS, 5 TD
- DJ Wonnum (Sacks): 5
- Jack Campbell (Tackles): 43
Minnesota Vikings
- Kyler Murray (Passing Yards): 69/101, 662 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT
- Aaron Jones Sr. (Rushing Yards): 97 CAR, 410 YDS, 2 TD
- Justin Jefferson (Receiving Yards): 19 REC, 258 YDS, 3 TD
- Dallas Turner (Sacks): 5.5
- Blake Cashman (Tackles): 42
The betting line
ESPN's Matchup Predictor gave the Vikings a 43.2% chance to win and the Lions 56.5%.
Lines move during the week, so check a current source before relying on these numbers. This is not betting advice. More context is on our predictions and odds page.
History and more
For the long view of this matchup, visit our Vikings vs. Lions series history.
Written automatically from ESPN game data for this matchup (ESPN event 401873030: standings, last five games, team leaders, injuries and odds, retrieved October 25, 2026) and the site's schedule feed for kickoff, venue and TV. Last updated October 25, 2026.
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