Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 1, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 10/31/2026, 09:23 PM ET

Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions Game Information

The Minnesota Vikings will be on the road Sunday afternoon for a 1:00 PM game inside Ford Field in Detroit, MI, against the Detroit Lions. Minnesota is undefeated through its first six games played, coming into Sunday after a six-point victory against Indianapolis in its last outing. The Detroit Lions stay home Sunday with four wins through their first six games played, having won three of their last four, including two in a row after a three-point home victory against Green Bay in their last outing. Stay in the news with our NFL Picks.

Minnesota Vikings Preview

Kyler Murray is leading Minnesota this season with 812 yards and three touchdowns on 83 completions, along with 132 yards on 25 carries. Aaron Jones is the top running back on the team with 436 yards and two touchdowns on 105 carries. Jordan Mason has added 127 yards and one touchdown on 30 carries. Justin Jefferson leads all Minnesota receivers with 302 yards and three touchdowns on 23 receptions. TJ Hockenson has added 27 catches for 237 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, Minnesota did the work a week ago, giving up 10 points on 218 yards and forcing one turnover. Offensively, Minnesota was solid enough, scoring 16 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, on 275 yards. Kyler Murray led the way for the Minnesota offense, completing 14 passes for 150 yards and one touchdown. Justin Jefferson added a team-leading four catches for 44 yards.

Detroit Lions Preview

Jared Goff is leading the Detroit offense this season with 1,788 yards and 14 touchdowns on 150 completions. Jahmyr Gibbs leads the team with 134 carries for 620 yards and seven touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown is the top receiver on the team with 525 yards and five touchdowns on 46 receptions. Jameson Williams has added 23 catches for 367 yards and four scores. Detroit did just enough offensively a week ago, compiling 415 yards to score 20 points after scoring 10 in each half. Defensively, Detroit did just enough, giving up 17 points on 324 yards after forcing one turnover in the game. Jared Goff led Detroit, completing 22 passes for 303 yards and two scores. Jahmyr Gibbs led the team with 116 yards on 29 carries. Amon-Ra St. Brown led the team with 153 yards on nine catches.

Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions Pick

Both teams are playing great coming into this matchup, as each is competing for the top spot in the division. Minnesota has an elite defense that will stifle Detroit from the opening kickoff Sunday. Look for Minnesota to keep it rolling as they do the work on both sides of the ball to remain undefeated. Take Minnesota Sunday to get the road win and cover in Detroit.

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