NFL Week 7: Where and how to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions, live stream, and broadcast details
The Week 7 Sunday fixture between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions will take place at US Bank Stadium in Minnesota at 1:00 p.m. ET (noon CT).
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(L) Sam Darnold and (R) Jared Goff (Image via IMAGO)
After spending their bye week with a 5-0 record, the Minnesota Vikings will welcome NFC North’s high-flying Detroit Lions to the U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, October 20. Kevin O’Connell’s Vikings defeated the New York Jets in week 5. Although the offense was not in its A game, the defense more than made up for it by intercepting Aaron Rodgers three times.
It was the opposite for the Dan Campbell’s Lions, who scored 47 points against the Cowboys in Dallas. Furthermore, the Lions defense only conceded 9. With that win, the NFC North is currently the winningest division in the league, as every team (Packers and Bears) won their previous games.
Vikings vs. Lions is a historic fixture with so many memorable moments. The Minnesota franchise has an 80-43-2 record over its Detroit counterpart. They also are 6-4 in their last 10 meetings, but all four of those Lions victories have come under Campbell’s coaching.
This is big boy football. Games like this are why you work so hard. I didn’t sleep well last night. I woke up to a childlike figure with glowing red eyes standing at the foot of my bed saying ‘seven days’.
Dan Campbell said on Monday
The last time these two teams played each other, Detroit took home the win 20-30 as quarterback Jared Goff threw two touchdowns and Amon-Ra St. Brown had 7 receptions for 144 yards and 1 touchdown.
What time is the NFL game on Sunday?
- Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
- Date: Sunday, October 20
- Time: 1 p.m. ET (12:20 p.m. CT)
- Venue: US Bank Stadium, Minnesota
The Week 7 Sunday afternoon fixture between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions will take place at US Bank Stadium in Minnesota at 1:00 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CT).
What channel is the Sunday Football game on?
- Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
- Date: Sunday, October 20
- Where to watch: FOX Sports (Nook Kickoff)
- Announcers: Adam Amin (Play-by-Play), Greg Olsen (Analyst), Pam Oliver (Sideline reporter)
- Radio: KFAN (100.3-FM), KTLK 1130-AM, and the five-state Vikings Radio Network
- Announcers: Paul Allen(Play-by-Play), Pete Bercich (Analyst), Ben Leber (Sideline reporter)
ESPN RADIO: Steve Levy (Play-by-Play), Mike Tannenbaum (Analyst), Myron Medcalf (Sideline reporter)
NFL live streaming for the Week 7 Vikings vs. Lions game
Fans can watch local and primetime regular-season games via their phones or tablets with a 7-day free trial courtesy of NFL+. NFL+ is available for $6.99/month or $49.99/year and offers.
The Vikings vs. the Lions matchup can be viewed via FUBO TV, which offers one week of free trial.
NFL Odds and Betting Lines for Week 7: Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
According to the BetMGM sportsbook, the Vikings are favorites to beat the Lions in the Week 7 matchup.
- Spread: Vikings -2.5
- Over/Under: 50 points
- Moneyline: Vikings -135/Lions +115
Predicted lineup for the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions Week 7 game
Vikings
Offense: Sam Darnold (Quarterback), Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, C.J. Ham, Myles Gaskin, Aaron Jones, Ty Chandler, Johnny Mundt
Defense: Shaquill Griffin, Jay Ward, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Byron Murphy Jr., Harrison Phillips, Harrison Smith, Ivan Pace Jr., Joshua Metellus, and Stephon Gilmore
Lions:
Offense: Jared Goff (Quarterback), Amon Ra. St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Taylor Decker, Graham Glasgow, Kevin Zeitler, Penei Sewell, and Kalif Raymond
Defense: Alim McNeill, James Houston, DJ Reader, Josh Paschal, Jack Campbell, Ben Niemann, Alex Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez, Carlton Davis III, Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, Terrion Arnold, and Amik Robertson
Why the Vikings can win?
The Vikings are smacked down the middle of the pile in both average totals (323.8 yards per game) and passing offense (207.8 yards per game). However, they are still outscoring their opponents, which means O’Connell’s team wastes fewer chances.
The Vikings are the fifth-best offense with an average of 27.3 points per game and also the fifth-best red zone offense (68.8% chances converted when receivers catch inside the 20-yard line).
Sam Darnold’s distribution isn’t elite, but he is efficient. The 27-year-old has completed just 87 passes (fewest among .500 record teams) for 1111 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions.
Why the Lions can win?
Campbell’s Lions are punching above their weight with good reason. Not only do they have a sound offense, but also a dominating defense led by edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson. So far, in 2024, they have generated 73 pressures, and an incredible 45 have come from Hutchinson. Unfortunately, he won’t be available because he suffered a season-ending injury.
The Lions will rely heavily on Goff, who has had back-to-back games with near-perfect quarterback ratings. In five games, Goff has completed 106 passes for 1330 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions.
Running back David Montgomery has carried the ball 75 times for 351 yards and scored 6 touchdowns.
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