Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings How to Watch: Start Time, Stream, TV Channel | Week 18

The Minnesota Vikings (7-9) visit the Detroit Lions (11-5) on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Ford Field and will look to break a three-game losing streak.

Lions vs. Vikings Game Info

• Game Day: Sunday, January 7, 2024
• Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
• TV Channel:
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Stadium: Ford Field
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Lions Stats & Insights

• The Lions rank 15th in total defense this season (329.1 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with 395.7 total yards per game.
• The Lions have the 23rd-ranked defense this season (23.4 points allowed per game), and they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best with 26.9 points per game.
• On the offensive side of the ball, the Lions have been a top-five unit in terms of passing yards, ranking third-best in the NFL by totaling 255.6 per game. They rank 25th on defense (240.4 passing yards allowed per game).
• The Lions have been clicking on all fronts in the running game this season, as they rank fourth-best in rushing offense (140.1 rushing yards per game) and fifth-best in rushing defense (88.8 rushing yards allowed per game).
• The Lions rank seventh in third-down efficiency (42.8%) on offense and 19th in third-down percentage allowed (38.6%) on defense this year.
• The Lions have the 24th-ranked defense this year in terms of yards per play (5.8 yards per play allowed), and they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-best with 6 yards per play.
• The Lions own the 19th-ranked turnover margin in the league at -2, forcing 21 turnovers (19th in NFL) while turning it over 23 times (19th in NFL).

Vikings Stats & Insights

• With 341.5 total yards per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Vikings rank 12th in the NFL in 2023. Defensively, they rank 16th, surrendering 330.2 total yards per contest.
• With 20.3 points per game on offense, the Vikings rank 22nd in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 12th, surrendering 20.8 points per game.
• With 250 passing yards per game on offense, the Vikings rank sixth in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 18th, surrendering 229.7 passing yards per game.
• In terms of rushing, the Vikings rank 27th in the NFL on offense (91.5 rushing yards per game) and ninth on the other side of the ball (100.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
• The Vikings have been struggling on third down, ranking fifth-worst with a 42.6% third-down conversion rate allowed per game. They have been better on offense, posting a 39.5% third-down rate (14th-ranked).
• The Lions are -4 against the spread and – overall this year when their defense allows fewer yards than the Vikings’ season average (341.5 per game).
• The Vikings have a bottom-five turnover margin this season, fourth-worst at -10.

Lions vs. Vikings Stats Comparison

Recent Betting Trends

Detroit Lions

• Detroit is unbeaten against the spread and 2-1 overall in its last three contests.
• Detroit has gone over the total twice in its past three games.
• The Lions have averaged a total of 49.8 combined points in their last three games, 6.3 greater than this game’s total of 43.5.

Minnesota Vikings

• The Vikings have not covered the spread and are 2-1 overall in their last three games.
• The Vikings have gone over the total in each of their past three contests.
• The Vikings have averaged a total of 43.8 combined points over their last three games, 0.3 greater than this matchup’s total of 43.5.

Lions Injuries

Lions Injuries: No Injuries Listed

Minnesota Vikings Injuries

Vikings Injuries: No Injuries Listed

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