Vikings aim for 7-0 start against Lions in Week 8 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

The Minnesota Vikings face the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday, looking to extend their 11-game winning streak dating back to last season. With a 6-0 record, the Vikings aim to achieve a 7-0 start for the first time in 26 years, while the Lions, at 4-2, seek to continue their two-game winning streak. Key matchups will include Blake Cashman against Jahmyr Gibbs, Justin Jefferson versus D.J. Reed, and the tackle duo of Brian O'Neill and Christian Darrisaw facing Aiden Hutchinson. Their performance in these individual battles will be critical for both teams.
- •Minnesota Vikings aim for a 7-0 start since 1997.
- •Detroit Lions have won two straight and sit at 4-2.
- •Vikings lead the league in EPA/play allowed.
- •Jahmyr Gibbs faces pressure from Blake Cashman.
- •Justin Jefferson seeks to break free against D.J. Reed.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Key matchups for the Vikings against the Lions in Week 8
"The Vikings will need to win individual matchups to take down the Lions in Week 8.
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