Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions: Nov 1, 2026

Updated
Week 8
Minnesota VikingsVikings
6-0 · Away
1:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Detroit LionsLions
4-2 · Home

Vikings vs Lions kicks off at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Ford Field, Detroit. Watch it on FOX.

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

Date & time
Sunday, November 1, 20261:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
Watch on
FOX
Stream
Fox OneOut of market: NFL Sunday Ticket
Stadium
Ford FieldDetroit
Week
NFL Week 8All Week 8 games

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The Vikings (6-0) are leading the NFC North, the No. 1 seed in the NFC and have won six straight. 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 score 20.8 points a game and allow 12.3; the Lions score 30.7 and allow 27.5. The Vikings are 3-0 away from home, and the Lions are 3-0 at home. 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.

Vikings vs Lions: Tale of the Tape

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

Vikings vs Lions Head-to-Head

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

Vikings last 5

Lions last 5

Previous meetings

Vikings vs Lions All-Time Head-to-Head

Vikings 822 ties45 Lions

The Vikings lead 82-45-2 in 129 meetings on record since 1961.

DateScoreWinner
Dec 25, 2025Lions 10, Vikings 23Vikings
Nov 2, 2025Vikings 27, Lions 24Vikings
Jan 5, 2025Vikings 9, Lions 31Lions
Oct 20, 2024Lions 31, Vikings 29Lions
Jan 7, 2024Vikings 20, Lions 30Lions
Dec 24, 2023Lions 30, Vikings 24Lions
Dec 11, 2022Vikings 23, Lions 34Lions
Sep 25, 2022Lions 24, Vikings 28Vikings
Dec 5, 2021Vikings 27, Lions 29Lions
Oct 10, 2021Lions 17, Vikings 19Vikings

Regular season and playoffs, from the games in our data feed; older meetings are not included.

Vikings vs Lions Key Players

Vikings logoVikings

Lions logoLions

Season leaders, regular season.

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This Vikings vs Lions page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Vikings host the Bills Nov 9; Lions visit the Dolphins Nov 8.

Vikings vs Lions FAQs

What time does Vikings vs Lions start?

The Minnesota Vikings play the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Ford Field in Detroit. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT).

What is the all-time record between the Vikings and Lions?

The Vikings lead 82-45-2 in 129 meetings on record since 1961.

What channel is Vikings vs Lions on?

Vikings vs Lions airs nationally on FOX.

What are the Vikings and Lions records?

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

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

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

Is Vikings vs Lions 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 Vikings vs Lions?

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 Vikings vs Lions go last season?

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