The Minnesota Vikings (5-0), winners of five games in a row, are tight, 1.5-point favorites against the Detroit Lions (4-1), who have won three straight, on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at U.S. Bank Stadium. The game’s point total is 50.5.
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TV channel: FOX
Vikings Insights
The Vikings have put up 139 points this season, ranking 15th in the league with 27.8 points per contest. In terms of total yards, they are 27th in the NFL with 1,616 total yards (323.2 per contest).
Through the air, Minnesota is bottom-10 in passing yards this year, ranking seventh-last in the NFL with 1,039 total passing yards (207.8 per game). It also ranks sixth in yards per attempt (7.5).
On the ground, the Vikings’ rushing offense has struggled to get going this season, as it ranks fifth-last in the league with 577 rushing yards (115.4 per game). In terms of rush yards per attempt, the team ranks 23rd (4.1).
Minnesota, at 40.7%, ranks 14th in the NFL in third-down efficiency. In red-zone efficiency, it is fifth (68.8%).
So far this year, Minnesota has been clicking on defense, with 15.2 points allowed per game (second in NFL).
When it comes to stopping the pass, the Vikings are struggling this season, with 1,315 passing yards allowed (23rd in NFL). They rank 16th with eight passing touchdowns allowed.
Opposing offenses have struggled to move the chain on the ground against the Vikings’ pass D, which ranks No. 1 in the NFL with 67.2 rushing yards allowed per game and second in the league with 3.6 yards allowed per rush attempt.
On defense, Minnesota ranks fourth in the NFL in third-down percentage allowed at 31%. In red-zone percentage allowed, it is 17th (52.9%).
Lions Insights
The Lions rank ninth in the NFL in scoring with 30.2 points per game and rank 11th in total yards with 416 per game.
Through the air, Detroit ranks 14th in the NFL in passing yards (1,291) and 11th in passing touchdowns (nine).
On the ground, the Lions are ninth in the NFL in rushing yards with 789 (157.8 per game) and eighth in yards per attempt (4.8).
Detroit ranks sixth in the NFL in third-down percentage (44.8%) and 16th in red-zone percentage (56.5%).
This season, Detroit ranks fifth in the NFL with 18.2 points allowed per game. Meanwhile, it ranks sixth in total yards allowed with 329.4 given up per game.
When it comes to defending the pass, the Lions’ D is 16th in the NFL with 1,231 passing yards allowed (246.2 per game) and second with four passing touchdowns allowed.
Against the run, the Lions’ D has been very effective this season, as it ranks third in the league with 416 total rushing yards allowed (83.2 per game).
On defense, Detroit is second in the NFL in third-down percentage allowed (29.6%) and 10th in red-zone efficiency allowed (46.7%).
Vikings Leaders
Sam Darnold completed 45.2% of his throws for the Vikings last week, putting up 179 passing yards plus zero touchdowns and one INT. On the season, he has piled up 1,111 passing yards (63.5% completion percentage), 11 TDs, and four picks. In addition, he has been a factor with his legs, running for 61 yards on 20 attempts.
On the ground, Aaron Jones’ stat line last week included 29 rushing yards (4.1 YPC) on seven carries. For the season, he has carried the ball 71 times for 350 yards (4.9 YPC) and one score, including 17 catches for 167 yards and one receiving TD.
Looking at the season as a whole, Cam Akers has 40 rushing attempts for 147 yards (3.7 YPC) and one TD.
In the receiving game, Justin Jefferson received 14 targets last week, converting them into six catches for 92 yards. Looking at his season-long production, he has 43 targets for 26 receptions, 450 yards, and four touchdowns.
This season, Jones has caught 17 passes (on 20 targets) for 167 yards and one score. In the running game, he’s rushed for 350 yards on 71 attempts with one score.
Jordan Addison was targeted eight times last week, catching three balls for 36 yards. For the season as a whole, he has grabbed nine passes on 16 targets for 143 yards and one score.
On the other side of the ball this season, Patrick Jones II has totaled five sacks, plus six TFL and 16 tackles.
Lions Leaders
Jared Goff has eight touchdown throws and four interceptions in five games, completing 71.1% of his passes for 1,330 yards (266 per game).
David Montgomery has gained 351 yards (70.2 per game) and scored six touchdowns in five games.
Also, Montgomery has hauled in 10 passes for 94 yards and zero touchdowns.
Across five games, Jahmyr Gibbs has run for 348 yards (69.6 per game) and three TDs.
Additionally, Gibbs has 14 catches for 104 yards and one touchdown.
In the passing game, Jameson Williams has scored three TDs, reeling in 16 balls for 365 yards (73 per game).
Defensively, Brian Branch has helped set the tone with three interceptions to go with 28 tackles, two TFL, and nine passes defended in four games.
On the other side of the ball, Kerby Joseph has helped keep opposing offenses in check with 25 tackles, one TFL, and four interceptions in five games.
Carlton Davis has compiled two TFL and 30 tackles in five games for the Lions.
Alex Anzalone has collected 27 tackles, three TFL, and three passes defended In four games played for the Lions.
Vikings Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
at Giants |
W 28-6 |
FOX |
9/15/2024 |
49ers |
W 23-17 |
CBS |
9/22/2024 |
Texans |
W 34-7 |
CBS |
9/29/2024 |
at Packers |
W 31-29 |
CBS |
10/6/2024 |
vs. Jets |
W 23-17 |
NFL Network |
10/20/2024 |
Lions |
– |
FOX |
10/24/2024 |
at Rams |
– |
Amazon Prime Video |
11/3/2024 |
Colts |
– |
CBS |
11/10/2024 |
at Jaguars |
– |
FOX |
11/17/2024 |
at Titans |
– |
CBS |
11/24/2024 |
at Bears |
– |
FOX |
12/1/2024 |
Cardinals |
– |
FOX |
12/8/2024 |
Falcons |
– |
FOX |
12/16/2024 |
Bears |
– |
ABC |
12/22/2024 |
at Seahawks |
– |
FOX |
12/29/2024 |
Packers |
– |
FOX |
TBD |
at Lions |
– |
– |
Lions Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
Rams |
W 26-20 |
NBC |
9/15/2024 |
Buccaneers |
L 20-16 |
FOX |
9/22/2024 |
at Cardinals |
W 20-13 |
FOX |
9/30/2024 |
Seahawks |
W 42-29 |
ABC |
10/13/2024 |
at Cowboys |
W 47-9 |
FOX |
10/20/2024 |
at Vikings |
– |
FOX |
10/27/2024 |
Titans |
– |
FOX |
11/3/2024 |
at Packers |
– |
FOX |
11/10/2024 |
at Texans |
– |
NBC |
11/17/2024 |
Jaguars |
– |
CBS |
11/24/2024 |
at Colts |
– |
FOX |
11/28/2024 |
Bears |
– |
CBS |
12/5/2024 |
Packers |
– |
Amazon Prime Video |
12/15/2024 |
Bills |
– |
CBS |
12/22/2024 |
at Bears |
– |
FOX |
12/30/2024 |
at 49ers |
– |
ABC/ESPN |
TBD |
Vikings |
– |
– |
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