The Minnesota Vikings continue to ride high ahead of Week 8 as they are now the only undefeated team left standing in the NFL.
They defeated the Indianapolis Colts in a gritty matchup in Week 7. The defense overwhelmed Colts quarterback Daniel Jones with a high blitz rate while the Vikings' offense struggled once again. Something has to click at some point for Kyler Murray and Kevin O'Connell, and it has to happen quickly. If they don't click in Week 8, the Detroit Lions are not a team that is going to be forgiving to them.
The Lions are always prepared for the Vikings, and it has become a premier matchup on the NFL calendar. Here is our preview of the game taking place in Week 8.
Where to watch/listen to Vikings vs. Lions
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST/ Noon CST
- TV Channel: FOX
Minnesota Vikings 2026 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 300.7
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 278.7
- Points scored per game: 20.8
- Points allowed per game: 12.3
Detroit Lions 2026 stats
- Offensive yards per game: 413
- Defensive yards allowed per game: 412.7
- Points scored per game: 30.7
- Points allowed per game: 27.5
Head coaching matchup
Vikings
- Kevin O'Connell (49-25, in his fifth season as head coach of the Vikings)
Lions
- Dan Campbell (57-45-1, in his sixth season as head coach of the Lions)
Notable offseason moves
Notable Vikings offseason moves
- James Pierre, Cornerback
- Jauan Jennings, Wide Receiver
- Jamal Adams, Safety
- Kyler Murray, Quarterback
Notable Lions offseason
moves
- Cade Mays, Center
- Larry Borom, Offensive Tackle
- D.J. Wonnum, Edge Rusher
- Christian Izien, Safety
Minnesota Vikings rookies to watch
- Caleb Banks, Defensive Lineman
- Jake Golday, Linebacker
- Domonique Orange, Defensive Lineman
- Caleb Tiernan, Offensive Tackle
- Jakobe Thomas, Safety
- Max Bredeson, Fullback/Tight End
- Charles Demmings, Cornerback
- Demond Claiborne, Running Back
- Gavin Gerhardt, Center
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings preview for Week 8 matchup with the Detroit Lions
