Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings: Dec 20, 2026

Updated
Week 15
Detroit LionsLions
4-2 · Away
8:20 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Minnesota VikingsVikings
6-0 · Home

Lions vs Vikings kicks off at 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT) on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis.

How to Watch Lions vs Vikings: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, December 20, 20268:20 PM ET / 5:20 PM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
U.S. Bank StadiumMinneapolis
Week
NFL Week 15All Week 15 games

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Lions vs Vikings Preview

The Lions (4-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 6 seed in the NFC and have won two straight. The Vikings (6-0) are leading the NFC North, the No. 1 seed in the NFC and have won six straight.

The Lions score 30.7 points a game and allow 27.5; the Vikings score 20.8 and allow 12.3. The Lions are 1-2 away from home, and the Vikings are 3-0 at home. The Vikings come in with 10 days of rest to the Lions's 7. As an NFC North game, it also counts in the division record, the second tiebreaker for the division title. Their last meeting, on Dec 25, 2025, ended Lions @ Vikings 10-23.

Lions vs Vikings: Tale of the Tape

LionsNFC North division gameVikings
4-2
Record
6-0
NFC #6
Playoff seed
NFC #1
30.7
Points per game
20.8
27.5
Points allowed
12.3
+3.2
Point differential
+8.5
1-2
Road / home record
3-0
1-0
Division record
2-0
W2
Streak
W6
7 days
Rest
10 days

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Avonte MaddoxLionsDBInjured ReserveSep 22, 2026
Ben BartchLionsOLInjured ReserveOct 16, 2026
Brian BranchLionsDBQuestionableAchillesOct 23, 2026
Cade MaysLionsCQuestionableWristOct 23, 2026
Damone ClarkLionsLBInjured ReserveAug 25, 2026
Devin WhiteLionsLBInjured ReserveOct 16, 2026
Giovanni ManuLionsOLNon Football InjuryJul 29, 2026
Isiah PachecoLionsRBInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Kendrick LawLionsWRInjured ReserveJun 17, 2026
Kerby JosephLionsSAFPhysically Unable To PerformJul 26, 2026
Mason MillerLionsGInjured ReserveSep 7, 2026
Payton TurnerLionsDEInjured ReserveAug 27, 2026
Thomas HarperLionsSAFInjured ReserveSep 26, 2026
Tom KennedyLionsWRInjured ReserveOct 16, 2026
Donovan JacksonVikingsGInjured ReserveOct 6, 2026
Jamal AdamsVikingsLBInjured ReserveAug 17, 2026
Jordan MasonVikingsRBQuestionableThumbOct 23, 2026
Josh OliverVikingsTEInjured ReserveSep 29, 2026
Nick SamacVikingsCInjured ReserveSep 27, 2026
Tyler BattyVikingsOLBInjured ReserveAug 30, 2026

Status as of 11:01 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

NFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
1Vikings6-0NFC North leader
249ers6-1NFC West leader
3Giants4-2-1NFC East leader
4Panthers3-3NFC South leader
5Bears5-2Wild Card
6Lions4-2Wild Card
7Packers4-3Wild Card
Playoff line
8Seahawks4-3Out

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

Lions vs Vikings Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025 season seriesVikings 2-0

Lions last 5

Vikings last 5

Previous meetings

Lions vs Vikings Key Players

Lions logoLions

Vikings logoVikings

Season leaders, regular season.

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This Lions vs Vikings page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Lions host the Giants Dec 28; Vikings host the Commanders Dec 29.

Lions vs Vikings FAQs

What time does Lions vs Vikings start?

The Detroit Lions play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Kickoff is 8:20 PM ET (5:20 PM PT).

What are the Lions and Vikings records?

Going into this game the Lions were 4-2 and the Vikings were 6-0 this season.

Where do the Lions and Vikings stand in the playoff race?

The Lions (4-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 6 seed in the NFC. The Vikings (6-0) are leading the NFC North, the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is Lions vs Vikings a division game?

Yes. Both teams play in the NFC North, so the result counts in the division record, the second tiebreaker for the division title after head-to-head. Division rivals meet twice a season.

Who is injured for Lions vs Vikings?

As of 11:01 AM ET, Oct 27: Avonte Maddox (Lions, injured reserve); Ben Bartch (Lions, injured reserve); Brian Branch (Lions, questionable, achilles); Cade Mays (Lions, questionable, wrist); Damone Clark (Lions, injured reserve); Devin White (Lions, injured reserve).

How did Lions vs Vikings go last season?

The Vikings won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025.

Who won the last Lions vs Vikings game?

The Vikings beat the Lions 23-10 on Dec 25, 2025 at home.

Where is Lions vs Vikings being played?

At U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the home stadium of the Minnesota Vikings.