The Lions are 7-3 over their last 10 games.
The Lions have won 18 of their last 24 games, they have also won 9 of their last 12 games on the road.
The Vikings have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
Per oddsmakers, the Lions are favored by 3.0. The over/under is currently 47.5. And Vikings are 6-2-2 in their last 10 against the spread.
The Lions are paced by Jared Goff who has thrown for 3,723 yards, 26 td passes with 10 picks this year. David Montgomery has rushed for 855 yards with 10 TDs. Amon-Ra St. Brown has 94 receptions for 1,175 yards and 7 TDs.
The Vikings are paced by Kirk Cousins who has thrown for 2,331 yards, 18 td passes with 5 interceptions this season. T.J. Hockenson has 91 catches for 902 yards and 5 TDs.
The Lions are on top in the NFC North. The Vikings are in 2nd in the NFC North.
Jared Goff is 15-5 as a starter in his last 20. Nick Mullens is 5-13 in his last 20 starts.
The Lions rank among the best in total team offense in the league. The Vikings are among the leaders defensively at present in the league.
The Lions come in off a victory against the Denver Broncos 42-17; the Vikings come into the game off a setback to the Cincinnati Bengals 27-24.
Next week the Lions visit the the Dallas Cowboys and the Vikings visit the Green Bay Packers.
Game Details
• Matchup: Detroit Lions (DET) at Minnesota Vikings (MIN)
• Date: December 24, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
• TV: FOX
• U.S. Bank Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 51F; 84% humidity; wind: SSE 13 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | MIN | DET | MIN | ||
| Record | 10-4 | 7-7 | 7-3 | 6-4 | |
| Home Record | 5-2 | 2-4 | 4-1 | 2-2 | |
| Away Record | 5-2 | 5-3 | 3-2 | 4-2 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 27.3 | 20.7 | 27.6 | 20.0 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 23.6 | 19.2 | 24.8 | 17.4 | |
| Point Differential | +51 | +21 | +28 | +26 | |
| Yards/Game | 394.4 | 347.4 | 397.7 | 338.0 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 320.9 | 316.0 | 337.0 | 304.5 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 253.2 | 248.8 | 254.6 | 233.4 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 225.0 | 224.0 | 227.1 | 220.2 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 140.9 | 98.6 | 142.7 | 104.6 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 95.9 | 92.0 | 109.9 | 84.3 | |
| First Downs/Game | 21.9 | 20.3 | 22.0 | 20.4 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 19.9 | 18.1 | 20.3 | 16.9 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 43.2 | 40.3 | 45.1 | 41.4 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 38.0 | 40.6 | 39.7 | 41.1 | |
| Turnover Margin | -5 | -6 | -3 | +2 | |
| Total Games | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | |
Detroit Lions 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Jared Goff | 335-499 | 3,723 | 26 | 10 | 27 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | David Montgomery | 178 | 855 | 10 | 75 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 94 | 1,175 | 7 | 46 |
Minnesota Vikings 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kirk Cousins | 216-311 | 2,331 | 18 | 5 | 17 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Alexander Mattison | 168 | 660 | 0 | 21 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | T.J. Hockenson | 91 | 902 | 5 | 29 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 11-Dec-22 | 1:00PM | DETROIT LIONS d. Minnesota Vikings | 34-23 |
| Sun 25-Sep-22 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Detroit Lions | 28-24 |
| Sun 05-Dec-21 | 1:00PM | DETROIT LIONS d. Minnesota Vikings | 29-27 |
| Sun 10-Oct-21 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Detroit Lions | 19-17 |
| Sun 03-Jan-21 | 1:00PM | Minnesota Vikings d. DETROIT LIONS | 37-35 |
| Sun 08-Nov-20 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Detroit Lions | 34-20 |
| Sun 08-Dec-19 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Detroit Lions | 20-7 |
| Sun 20-Oct-19 | 1:00PM | Minnesota Vikings d. DETROIT LIONS | 42-30 |
| Sun 23-Dec-18 | 1:00PM | Minnesota Vikings d. DETROIT LIONS | 27-9 |
| Sun 04-Nov-18 | 1:00PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Detroit Lions | 24-9 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| DET | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 2-8 | 8-2 |
| Home Record | 2-3 | 5-0 |
| Away Record | 0-5 | 3-2 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 2585-4001 | 64.6% | 29,577 | 181 | 80 | 214 | 0-1 (1) |
| Nick Mullens | 463-701 | 66.1% | 5,471 | 29 | 25 | 39 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Jared Goff W-L last 20 games as a starter: 15-5
• Jared Goff last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 3-3
• Nick Mullens W-L last 20 games as a starter: 5-13
• Nick Mullens last 20 games vs. Detroit Lions: 0-0
Player Trends
• Jared Goff has 7 straight games with at least one passing TD
• T.J. Hockenson has 10 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• T.J. Hockenson has 3 straight games with at least 5+ catches
Game Injuries
Detroit Lions: ; Brock Wright (TE) Hip – Out; Jerry Jacobs (CB) Hamstring – Out
Minnesota Vikings: Brian O’Neill (OT) Ankle – Questionable; Jonathan Bullard (DE) Ankle – Questionable; Harrison Phillips (DT) Back – Questionable; Jordan Hicks (LB) Shin – Questionable; Ivan Pace (LB) Shoulder – Questionable; Byron Murphy (CB) Knee – Out; Alexander Mattison (RB) Ankle – Questionable; Jalen Nailor (WR) Concussion – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Detroit Lions
• Spread: 3.0
• Over/Under: 47.5
Betting Trends
| Detroit Lions | Minnesota Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-3-0 | 2-1-2 |
| Last 10 ATS | 5-4-1 | 6-2-2 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 6-3-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 6-3-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-4-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 4-4-2 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 7-3-0 | 3-7-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Detroit Lions: +2200
• Minnesota Vikings: +15000
Lions vs. Vikings Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Detroit Lions d. Minnesota Vikings 26-22
• GFA Model: Minnesota Vikings d. Detroit Lions 27-24