{"id":1510253,"date":"2026-10-28T11:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/vikings-vs-lions-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T11:05:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:05:10","slug":"vikings-vs-lions-prediction-picks-odds-week-8","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/vikings-vs-lions-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Vikings vs Lions Prediction &#038; Tips: Week 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Minnesota have conceded seven touchdowns in six games and allow a 61.7 opponent passer rating. Both are the best figures in the NFL. Our <strong>Vikings vs Lions prediction<\/strong> sends them to the league&#8217;s best passing offence.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/teams\/detroit-lions\/\">Detroit Lions<\/a> rate 112.5 through the air, the highest mark in football, and Jared Goff has thrown 14 touchdown passes without an interception. 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Editorial pick<\/span>\n<h2 class=\"sqp__ttl\">Vikings vs Lions: our editor&#8217;s props<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sqp__sub\" data-props=\"2\">Two calls from our editor, to read next to Signal&#8217;s live numbers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sqp__crests\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/squawka\/inc\/NFL\/assets\/team-logos\/MIN.png\" alt=\"Vikings\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\">\n<span class=\"sqp__at\">AT<\/span>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/squawka\/inc\/NFL\/assets\/team-logos\/DET.png\" alt=\"Lions\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\">\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"sqp__h3\">Our props<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sqp__list\">\n<div class=\"sqp__row\" data-market=\"Total\" data-selection=\"Under 44.5 points\" data-read=\"\">\n<div><span class=\"sqp__mkt\">Total<\/span><span class=\"sqp__pk\">Under 44.5 points<\/span><span class=\"sqp__why\">Minnesota have conceded seven touchdowns in six games and hold opponents to 23.1% in the red zone, the best rates in the NFL.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sqp__pr\"><span class=\"sqp__stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Confidence 3 of 5\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<span class=\"o\">&#9734;&#9734;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sqp__lab\">3\/5 confidence<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sqp__row\" data-market=\"Player prop\" data-selection=\"Jared Goff under 1.5 passing touchdowns\" data-read=\"\">\n<div><span class=\"sqp__mkt\">Player prop<\/span><span class=\"sqp__pk\">Jared Goff under 1.5 passing touchdowns<\/span><span class=\"sqp__why\">Goff has 14 and no interceptions, but Minnesota allow a 61.7 opponent rating and seven touchdowns in six games.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sqp__pr\"><span class=\"sqp__stars\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Confidence 3 of 5\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<span class=\"o\">&#9734;&#9734;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"sqp__lab\">3\/5 confidence<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"sqp__foot\">An editorial call, not a Signal model output. 18+ | BeGambleAware.org<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vikings vs Lions: 2026 form so far<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best defence in the league against the best passing attack in it. The columns put each side&#8217;s output next to what the other has conceded so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Vikings attack against the Lions defence<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table>\n<thead><tr><th>Per game<\/th><th>Vikings offence<\/th><th>Lions allow<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Passing yards<\/td><td>162.3<\/td><td>291.8<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Rushing yards<\/td><td>119.3<\/td><td>99.2<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Yards per carry<\/td><td>4.0<\/td><td>4.1<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Passer rating<\/td><td>90.7<\/td><td>102.2<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Touchdowns<\/td><td>1.7<\/td><td>3.7<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Third-down conversion<\/td><td>36.7%<\/td><td>47.7%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Red-zone conversion<\/td><td>50.0%<\/td><td>72.0%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sacks conceded \/ recorded<\/td><td>3.0<\/td><td>3.5<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<h3>Lions attack against the Vikings defence<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table>\n<thead><tr><th>Per game<\/th><th>Lions offence<\/th><th>Vikings allow<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Passing yards<\/td><td>282.3<\/td><td>155.0<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Rushing yards<\/td><td>115.0<\/td><td>97.8<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Yards per carry<\/td><td>4.2<\/td><td>4.2<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Passer rating<\/td><td>112.5<\/td><td>61.7<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Touchdowns<\/td><td>3.7<\/td><td>1.2<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Third-down conversion<\/td><td>39.1%<\/td><td>28.2%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Red-zone conversion<\/td><td>70.4%<\/td><td>23.1%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sacks conceded \/ recorded<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><td>3.5<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minnesota hold opponents to 23.1% in the red zone, the best rate in the NFL, and 28.2% on third down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vikings vs Lions quarterback matchup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jared Goff has 14 touchdown passes and no interceptions at 112.5. Kyler Murray has three to two at 85.8 from five starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Team<\/th><th>Quarterback<\/th><th>Last game<\/th><th>Season to date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Vikings<\/td><td>Kyler Murray<\/td><td>14\/24, 150 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT, 90.6 rtg<\/td><td>83\/125, 812 yds, 3 TD, 2 INT, 85.8 rtg (5 games)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lions<\/td><td>Jared Goff<\/td><td>22\/32, 303 yds, 2 TD, 0 INT, 119.7 rtg<\/td><td>150\/223, 1788 yds, 14 TD, 0 INT, 112.5 rtg (6 games)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption>Last game is Week 7. Season figures are 2026 to date, with games played in brackets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vikings vs Lions injury report and team news<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minnesota are 6-0 and have conceded seven touchdowns, the fewest in the NFL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jared Goff has thrown 14 touchdown passes and no interceptions in six games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minnesota have thrown for 974 yards, the second-lowest total in the league.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- SQ_NFL_INJ_START -->\n\n<style>\n.sq-ninj{border:1px solid #123f5c;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;margin:24px 0;font-family:'Bricolage Grotesque',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;background:#0a2540;color:#e8f0f7}\n.sq-ninj__head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;padding:13px 16px;background:#06182b;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #123f5c}\n.sq-ninj__head span{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;color:rgba(232,240,247,.6)}\n.sq-ninj__cols{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap}\n.sq-ninj__col{flex:1 1 260px;padding:14px 16px}\n.sq-ninj__col+.sq-ninj__col{border-left:1px solid #123f5c}\n.sq-ninj__team{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-weight:800;font-size:14px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:10px}\n.sq-ninj__team img{width:24px;height:24px;object-fit:contain}\n.sq-ninj__row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:6px 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);font-size:13.5px}\n.sq-ninj__nm{flex:1;min-width:0;color:#fff;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}\n.sq-ninj__pos{flex:0 0 auto;color:rgba(232,240,247,.55);font-size:11px;font-weight:700}\n.sq-ninj__inj{flex:0 0 auto;color:rgba(232,240,247,.5);font-size:11px}\n.sq-ninj__st{flex:0 0 auto;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:3px 9px;border-radius:999px}\n.sq-ninj__st--out{background:rgba(255,106,90,.16);color:#FF6A5A}\n.sq-ninj__st--doubt{background:rgba(255,194,75,.16);color:#FFC24B}\n.sq-ninj__st--ques{background:rgba(232,240,247,.1);color:rgba(232,240,247,.8)}\n.sq-ninj__st--lt{background:rgba(160,180,200,.14);color:rgba(232,240,247,.82);border:1px solid rgba(232,240,247,.18)}\n.sq-ninj__lt{margin-top:11px;padding-top:9px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}\n.sq-ninj__lt-h{font-size:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(232,240,247,.5);margin-bottom:3px}\n.sq-ninj__none{font-size:13px;color:rgba(232,240,247,.55);padding:4px 0}\n@media(max-width:520px){.sq-ninj__col+.sq-ninj__col{border-left:0;border-top:1px solid #123f5c}}\n<\/style><div class=\"sq-ninj\"><div class=\"sq-ninj__head\">Injury report &middot; Week 8<span>Official game-status report &mdash; updates through the week<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__cols\"><div class=\"sq-ninj__col\"><div class=\"sq-ninj__team\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/squawka\/inc\/NFL\/assets\/team-logos\/MIN.png\" alt=\"MIN\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\">Minnesota Vikings<\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__none\">No game-status designations filed yet.<\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__lt\"><div class=\"sq-ninj__lt-h\">Out long-term<\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Nick Samac<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">C<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Donovan Jackson<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">G<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Jamal Adams<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">LB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Tyler Batty<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">OLB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Josh Oliver<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">TE<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__col\"><div class=\"sq-ninj__team\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/squawka\/inc\/NFL\/assets\/team-logos\/DET.png\" alt=\"DET\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\">Detroit Lions<\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__none\">No game-status designations filed yet.<\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__lt\"><div class=\"sq-ninj__lt-h\">Out long-term<\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Avonte Maddox<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">DB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Payton Turner<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">DE<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Damone Clark<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">LB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Devin White<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">LB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Ben Bartch<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">OL<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Isiah Pacheco<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">RB<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Thomas Harper<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">SAF<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Kendrick Law<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">WR<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Tom Kennedy<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">WR<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">IR<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sq-ninj__row\"><span class=\"sq-ninj__nm\">Kerby Joseph<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__pos\">SAF<\/span><span class=\"sq-ninj__st sq-ninj__st--lt\">PUP<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<!-- SQ_NFL_INJ_END -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An unbeaten defence meets an unbeaten passer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seven touchdowns conceded, a 61.7 opponent rating and 23.1% allowed in the red zone. Minnesota lead the NFL in all three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Detroit are the sternest test any of them has faced: a 112.5 team rating and a quarterback who has not thrown an interception all season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lions&#8217; own defence is the catch: 22 touchdowns conceded and 47.7% allowed on third down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Players to watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jared Goff (DET, QB):<\/strong> 1,788 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and no interceptions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jahmyr Gibbs (DET, RB):<\/strong> Fronts a ground game averaging 4.23 a carry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kyler Murray (MIN, QB):<\/strong> An 85.8 rating from five starts for an unbeaten team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Justin Jefferson (MIN, WR):<\/strong> The first read in a passing game that throws sparingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to watch Vikings vs Lions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kickoff is 6pm GMT on Sunday 1 November at Ford Field, which is 1:00 PM ET. This one is free-to-air on 5ACTION, and it also streams on Channel 5 Sport on YouTube. Free-to-air games are not affected by the Sky blackout. Sky Sports carries it too, and NFL Game Pass on <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3SxpKbx\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DAZN<\/a> has every game of the season, live or on demand. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr><th>Detail<\/th><th>Vikings vs Lions<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td>Sunday, November 1, 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Kickoff<\/strong><\/td><td>6.00pm GMT Sun 1 Nov \/ 1:00 PM ET<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Venue<\/strong><\/td><td>Ford Field, Detroit, MI<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>TV<\/strong><\/td><td>5ACTION<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Live stream<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/3SxpKbx\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NFL Game Pass (DAZN)<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Week<\/strong><\/td><td>Week 8, 2026 NFL season<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vikings vs Lions prediction and score projection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <strong>Vikings vs Lions prediction<\/strong> is Minnesota by 24-21. Detroit will score more than most manage against this defence, but 6-0 is not a record built on luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The win probability for this game moves as the designations land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Every Week 8 game, previewed<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table>\n<thead><tr><th>Kickoff (BST)<\/th><th>Game<\/th><th>Our prediction<\/th><th>Preview<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Fri 1:15 AM<\/td><td>Panthers @ Packers<\/td><td>Packers 27-20<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/panthers-vs-packers-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Cardinals @ Cowboys<\/td><td>Cowboys 27-17<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/cardinals-vs-cowboys-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Falcons @ Buccaneers<\/td><td>Buccaneers 24-21<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/falcons-vs-buccaneers-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Ravens @ Bills<\/td><td>Bills 27-20<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/ravens-vs-bills-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Browns @ Steelers<\/td><td>Steelers 23-17<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/browns-vs-steelers-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Colts @ Jaguars<\/td><td>Jaguars 27-16<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/colts-vs-jaguars-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Raiders @ Jets<\/td><td>Raiders 23-20<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/raiders-vs-jets-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td><strong>Vikings @ Lions<\/strong><\/td><td>Vikings 24-21<\/td><td><em>You are here<\/em><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 7:00 PM<\/td><td>Titans @ Bengals<\/td><td>Bengals 30-13<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/titans-vs-bengals-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 10:05 PM<\/td><td>Chargers @ Rams<\/td><td>Rams 26-16<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/chargers-vs-rams-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 10:25 PM<\/td><td>Chiefs @ Broncos<\/td><td>Chiefs 27-24<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/chiefs-vs-broncos-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sun 10:25 PM<\/td><td>Patriots @ Dolphins<\/td><td>Patriots 26-17<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/patriots-vs-dolphins-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Mon 2:20 AM<\/td><td>Eagles @ Commanders<\/td><td>Eagles 20-17<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/eagles-vs-commanders-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Tue 2:15 AM<\/td><td>Bears @ Seahawks<\/td><td>Seahawks 24-21<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/bears-vs-seahawks-prediction-picks-odds-week-8\/\">Read<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every fixture in the round is covered across our <a href=\"\/en\/nfl\/\">NFL UK hub<\/a>, and the 32 club pages sit on the <a href=\"\/en\/nfl\/teams\/\">NFL teams hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vikings vs Lions FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-mindet-1\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What time is Vikings vs Lions in the UK?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">6pm GMT on Sunday 1 November at Ford Field, which is 1:00 PM ET.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-mindet-2\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can I watch Vikings vs Lions in the UK?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week&#8217;s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-mindet-3\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which defence has conceded fewest touchdowns?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Minnesota, with seven in six games.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-mindet-4\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Has Jared Goff thrown an interception?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not this season. Fourteen touchdown passes and none the other way.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>18+ | Please gamble responsibly | BeGambleAware.org | Signal probabilities approximate at time of writing and subject to change<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minnesota have conceded seven touchdowns in six games and allow a 61.7 opponent passer rating. Both are the best figures in the NFL. Our Vikings vs Lions prediction sends them to the league&#8217;s best passing offence. The Detroit Lions rate 112.5 through the air, the highest mark in football, and Jared Goff has thrown 14&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":394,"featured_media":1510217,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"vikings vs lions prediction","_yoast_wpseo_title":"Vikings vs Lions Prediction & Tips: Week 8 | Squawka","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Our Vikings vs Lions prediction and tips for Ford Field, 6pm GMT. 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