Vikings vs. Lions Week 8 Tracker: Injury Updates, Predictions, Storylines and Odds
The NFC North takes center stage in Week 8 as the NFL’s last unbeaten team, the Minnesota Vikings (6-0), travels to Detroit to face the Detroit Lions (4-2).
How to Watch: Sunday, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET, Ford Field, FOX — Kevin Burkhardt, Tom Brady, Erin Andrews, Tom Rinaldi on the call.
Injury Updates:
Lions: CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (ankle) exited vs Packers, WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) also checked. Coach Dan Campbell said both will likely sit Wednesday and return Thursday, and should be good for Sunday. RB Jahmyr Gibbs went down awkwardly on his smart slide vs Packers but was checked and cleared — Campbell said he should be good.
Vikings: Full injury report drops Wednesday Oct 28. Key names to watch are RB Aaron Jones (nagging knee) and Jordan Mason after heavy workload.
Biggest Storylines:
1. Can Minnesota slow down Jahmyr Gibbs? He’s averaging 103.3 rushing yards per game in 2026. Vikings are 10th vs the run but have allowed 120+ yards in 3 of 6 games, including 154 to Colts last week. 2. T.J. Hockenson revenge game — No team has struggled more vs tight ends than Detroit. Lions have allowed 9 TDs to TEs this year, 5 TEs with 50+ yards. Hockenson has been a favorite target for Kyler Murray. 3. Will Goff throw his first INT? Jared Goff has 14 TDs, 0 INTs, averaging ∼300 yards per game. But his last two multi-INT games both came vs Brian Flores’ Vikings defense.
Odds & Prediction: Lions opened as -3 favorites at home despite Vikings being unbeaten. Spread is now Lions -3 to -3.5, O/U 46.5-47.5. Vikings are 4-2 ATS, 3-0 ATS on road. Lions are 1-4-1 ATS.
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