Minnesota Vikings
Detroit Lions
Kickoff: 1:00 PM
Ford Field, Detroit
Match Facts
- League
- National Football League
- Week
- Week 8
- Date
- 11/01/2026
- Venue
- Ford Field
The Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8 on November 1 at Ford Field. Both NFC North rivals finished 9-8 last season. Their last four meetings are split 2-2, and Minnesota won the most recent one 23-10 on Christmas Day.
Minnesota’s rock-solid defense meets the league’s most explosive offense. Last season’s split, decided by 10 points or fewer twice, keeps this rivalry tight.
Head-to-Head
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 12/25/2025 | Detroit Lions 10 @ 23 Minnesota Vikings | at Minnesota Vikings |
| 11/02/2025 | Minnesota Vikings 27 @ 24 Detroit Lions | Ford Field, Detroit |
| 01/06/2025 | Minnesota Vikings 9 @ 31 Detroit Lions | Ford Field, Detroit |
| 10/20/2024 | Detroit Lions 31 @ 29 Minnesota Vikings | at Minnesota Vikings |
Season form
Detroit and Minnesota both went 9-8 last season, yet they reached it in opposite ways. Detroit scored 481 points, one of the NFC’s highest totals, and allowed 413. Minnesota scored 344 but gave up just 333. The Vikings rolled into the offseason on form. Their last five were all wins. Detroit split theirs.
Offense vs defense
Detroit’s passing game was the engine. The Lions threw for 4,303 yards and 35 touchdowns, and their ground attack added 2,041 yards. Minnesota’s defense stood firm. The Vikings allowed 3.9 yards per carry and just 15 passing touchdowns all season. Something has to give at Ford Field.
Head-to-head history
These teams know each other well. The series is split 2-2 over the last four meetings. Detroit won 31-9 in Week 18 back in January 2025. Minnesota answered last season, taking 27-24 in Detroit and again 23-10 in Minnesota. Expect the physical, close-game pattern to hold.
Last meeting
The most recent clash came on December 25, 2025. Minnesota played host and beat Detroit 23-10. The Vikings’ defense controlled the night, and their offense did enough. That result ended the Lions’ momentum and points to what Minnesota must do again in Week 8.
When and where do the Detroit Lions play the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8?
The Lions host the Vikings on November 1 at Ford Field in Detroit for a Week 8 matchup.
What were the Detroit Lions’ and Minnesota Vikings’ records last season?
Both teams finished 9-8 in the 2025/26 season. Detroit scored 481 points, and Minnesota scored 344.
Who won the last meeting between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota beat Detroit 23-10 on December 25, 2025. The Vikings were the home team.
How did the Minnesota Vikings finish their 2025/26 season?
Minnesota went 9-8 and won five straight to close the season, including a 23-10 win over Detroit.
How did the Detroit Lions finish their 2025/26 season?
Detroit went 9-8. The Lions split their last five games and finished with a 19-16 win over Chicago.
Next Match
Week 8 · Ford Field · Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions
Regular Season NFL match-ups by week 272 games ▾
▼ Week 1 16 games
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▼ Week 2 16 games
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▼ Week 3 16 games
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▼ Week 4 16 games
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▼ Week 5 15 games
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▼ Week 6 14 games
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▼ Week 7 14 games
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▼ Week 8 14 games
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▼ Week 9 15 games
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▼ Week 10 14 games
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▼ Week 11 13 games
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▼ Week 12 16 games
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▼ Week 13 14 games
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▼ Week 14 15 games
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▼ Week 15 16 games
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▼ Week 16 16 games
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▼ Week 17 16 games
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▼ Week 18 16 games
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Sun, Jan 10 |
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