Lions, Vikings and NFL Week 9
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The state of the 2025 Vikings and the challenge that awaits them this weekend are both reflected in the Vegas point spread for Sunday's game against the Lions, which marks uncharted territory for the franchise under head coach Kevin O'Connell.
The Detroit Lions' defense is known for its two most productive pass rushers, linebacker Al-Qadin Muhammad and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. The Lions put pressure on the quarterback in myriad other ways,
At $339, the average get-in price is similar to the Eagles game price, which is to say, not cheap. That said, expect the usual share of Vikings fans. All division opponents' fans seem to enjoy in-season trips to Green Bay, whatever the cost.
The Detroit Lions continue to prove they’re one of the NFL’s most popular teams. According to ESPN, the Lions’ Week 7 showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field dr
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Predicting overreactions for NFL Week 9: Chiefs best in AFC? Vikings whiffed on J.J. McCarthy?
This is why "decision day" around the NFL will go down to the wire. Entering Week 9, 13 teams have recorded at least five wins this season -- the third-most through Week 8 since 1970. There's a lot of parity in the league, as is evidenced by how the playoff races are panning out throughout the divisions.
Kansas City faces Buffalo in a classic; Josh Allen won the past four regular season meetings, but Patrick Mahomes won the past four playoff games.
Here's our Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings pick in the NFL Week 9 game at Ford Field, with J.J. McCarthy set to start at QB over Carson Wentz.