The Detroit Lions (5-2) and Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will square off in a Week 9 NFC North battle at Ford Field. This will be the first of two times these teams will face off this year (they will meet again in Week 17), and represents the Lions’ third NFC North game of the season.

It’s a chance for the Lions to keep the heat on the division-leading Packers, and to put the Vikings in a tough hole to escape. Our three burning questions look at Williams and Hutchinson, and McCarthy's return and Joseph's absence.

The race is on for the NFC North Division title, and the Detroit Lions look to keep pace with a Week 9 matchup looming Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET with tickets still available to watch live.

Where to watch the NFL match online between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.

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 are rested coming off a bye week, relatively healthy and ready to roll for a 10-game stretch to improve their positioning in the NFC.

If looking for a divisional rivalry when scanning the latest Week 9 NFL lines, you'll just find one in Lions vs. Vikings. Any rest advantage Minnesota hoped for from playing last Thursday is negated by Detroit coming off a bye,