# Lions Face Vikings in Week 8

> Detroit Lions battle Minnesota Vikings' top defense in Week 8.
- Title: Lions Face Vikings in Week 8 · Detroit Lions On SI | Shortify
- Summary: Detroit Lions battle Minnesota Vikings' top defense in Week 8. Detroit Lions face Minnesota Vikings' stingy pass defense in Week 8 with 61% odds to win.
- Keywords: detroit lions, minnesota vikings, nfl, jared goff, justin jefferson, kyler murray, brian flores, byron murphy, d.j. reed, kelvin sheppard, sports, Lions
- Source: Detroit Lions On SI — https://si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/odds-detroit-lions-beat-minnesota-vikings-week-eight-2026
- Published: 2026-10-29T17:43:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: detroit lions, minnesota vikings, nfl, jared goff, justin jefferson, kyler murray, brian flores, byron murphy, d.j. reed, kelvin sheppard, sports
## Lions vs Vikings
Detroit Lions face second straight NFC North opponent Minnesota Vikings Sunday.
## Vikings' Record
Vikings have not lost a game this season (6-0).
## Vikings' Defense
Vikings defense allows 12.3 points per game with no more than 16 points since week 2.
## Vikings' Pass Defense
Vikings allow second-fewest passing yards (930) and least touchdowns (three) through seven weeks.
## Vikings' Interceptions
Vikings have seven interceptions, led by Byron Murphy's three picks.
## Jared Goff's Test
Lions signal-caller Jared Goff faces biggest test against Vikings' stingy pass defense.
## Justin Jefferson
Justin Jefferson has 302 reception yards and three touchdowns in five games this season.
## D.J. Reed's Challenge
Detroit's No. 1 cornerback D.J. Reed faces Justin Jefferson in Week 8.
## Key takeaway

Detroit Lions face Minnesota Vikings' stingy pass defense in Week 8 with 61% odds to win.