The Detroit Lions are 5-2, aiming to keep up with Green Bay in the NFC North and top teams in the conference. The Minnesota Vikings are 3-4 after losing two straight and three of the past four games in a season that is slipping away. The Lions had a bye after beating Tampa Bay 24-9. The Vikings lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 37-10 in their previous game. J.J. McCarthy is expected to start at quarterback for Minnesota, returning from an ankle injury to play in front of fans who cheered for him during Michigan's 2023 national championship season.

Minnesota (3-4) at Detroit (5-2)

Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox.

BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by 8 1/2.

Against the spread: Vikings 3-4; Lions 5-2.

Series record: Vikings lead 80-45-2.

Last meeting: Lions beat Vikings 31-9 in Detroit on Jan. 5, 2025.

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