In a week 14 clash, the 10-2 Minnesota Vikings make the trip to the 5-7 Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 11. The kickoff is scheduled for 1:00PM ET in Detroit. They last dueled with the Vikings bouncing the Lions 28-24 on Sunday, September 25, 2022. In this series of late, the Vikings hold the edge 9-1 in their most recent contests.
The Vikings are 9-1 over their last 10 games.
The Vikings have won their last 2 games, they have also won their last 4 games on the road.
The Lions have won 4 of their last 5 games, and they have also lost 17 of their last 24 games at home.
Per oddsmakers, the Lions are 2.5 point favorites. The over/under is currently set at 51.5.
The Vikings are anchored by Kirk Cousins who has thrown for 2,933 yards, 18 td passes with 9 interceptions this year. Dalvin Cook has barreled for 927 yards with 7 TDs. Justin Jefferson has 88 catches for 1,277 yards and 6 TDs.
The Lions are led by Jared Goff who has thrown for 3,022 yards, 19 td passes with 7 picks this season. Jamaal Williams has rumbled for 769 yards with 14 TDs. Amon-Ra St. Brown has 76 catches for 830 yards and 6 TDs.
The Vikings are the team to beat in the NFC North while the Lions are in 2nd in the NFC North.
Kirk Cousins is 15-5 as a starter in his last 20. Kirk Cousins is 8-2 as a starter against the Lions.
The Lions are among the tops offensively. The Lions are ranked among the worst defensively in the league.
The Vikings come in off a victory against the New York Jets 27-22. The Lions come into the game off a win versus the Jacksonville Jaguars 40-14.
Next week the Vikings welcome the the Indianapolis Colts and the Lions visit the New York Jets.
Game Details
• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings (MIN) at Detroit Lions (DET)
• Date: December 11, 2022
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Ford Field
• TV: FOX
• Ford Field Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 39F; 76% humidity; wind: WNW 7 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | DET | MIN | DET | ||
| Record | 10-2 | 5-7 | 9-1 | 4-6 | |
| Home Record | 6-1 | 3-4 | 5-1 | 2-3 | |
| Away Record | 4-1 | 2-3 | 4-0 | 2-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 24.1 | 26.3 | 25.9 | 24.4 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 23.3 | 27.0 | 24.8 | 25.9 | |
| Point Differential | +10 | -9 | +11 | -15 | |
| Yards/Game | 335.8 | 369.1 | 337.1 | 361.8 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 398.7 | 402.2 | 396.0 | 397.5 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 234.1 | 242.1 | 233.8 | 246.6 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 283.6 | 252.5 | 285.3 | 248.3 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 101.8 | 127.0 | 103.3 | 115.2 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 115.1 | 149.7 | 110.7 | 149.2 | |
| First Downs/Game | 21.5 | 22.3 | 21.9 | 22.7 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 21.7 | 23.3 | 21.4 | 23.2 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 40.6 | 42.8 | 42.1 | 41.5 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 38.3 | 48.6 | 37.0 | 47.4 | |
| Turnover Margin | +8 | +1 | +8 | +1 | |
| Total Games | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | |
Minnesota Vikings 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kirk Cousins | 290-449 | 2,933 | 18 | 9 | 30 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Dalvin Cook | 198 | 927 | 7 | 81 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Justin Jefferson | 88 | 1,277 | 6 | 64 |
Detroit Lions 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Jared Goff | 263-405 | 3,022 | 19 | 7 | 19 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Jamaal Williams | 188 | 769 | 14 | 51 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 76 | 830 | 6 | 49 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Thu 23-Nov-17 | 12:30PM | Minnesota Vikings d. DETROIT LIONS | 30-23 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| MIN | DET | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 9-1 | 1-9 |
| Home Record | 5-0 | 1-4 |
| Away Record | 4-1 | 0-5 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | 3115-4672 | 66.7% | 35,526 | 241 | 100 | 271 | 1-2 (3) |
| Jared Goff | 2131-3320 | 64.2% | 24,438 | 145 | 70 | 183 | 0-1 (1) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Kirk Cousins W-L last 20 games as a starter: 15-5
• Kirk Cousins last 20 games vs. Detroit Lions: 8-2
• Jared Goff W-L last 20 games as a starter: 8-12
• Jared Goff last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2-3
Player Trends
• Jared Goff has 4 straight games with zero passing interceptions
• Jamaal Williams has 4 straight games with at least one rushing TD
• Amon-Ra St. Brown has 6 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• Amon-Ra St. Brown has 4 straight games with at least 5+ catches
Game Injuries
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Betting Odds
• Favorite: Detroit Lions
• Spread: 2.5
• Over/Under: 51.5
Betting Trends
| Minnesota Vikings | Detroit Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 3-1-1 | 5-0-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 5-3-2 | 6-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 7-3-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 4-4-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 6-4-0 | 5-5-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Minnesota Vikings: +1700
• Detroit Lions: +20000
Vikings vs. Lions Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Detroit Lions d. Minnesota Vikings 28-24
• GFA Model: Minnesota Vikings d. Detroit Lions 29-28