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A streaking Minnesota Vikings (14-2) squad visits the Detroit Lions (14-2) on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Ford Field. The Vikings have emerged victorious in nine straight games.
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Lions vs. Vikings: Jan. 5 Viewing Options
- When: Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 8:20 p.m. ET
- Where: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
- TV: NBC
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Lions vs. Vikings Insights
- The Lions have averaged 14.5 more points scored this season (33.3) than the Vikings have allowed (18.8).
- The Vikings have averaged 5.6 more points scored this year (26.4) than the Lions have allowed (20.8).
- Minnesota's defense has allowed an average of 331.8 yards per game this season, 78.7 yards fewer than the 410.5-yard average from Detroit's offense. Detroit picks up 6.5 yards per play and the Minnesota gives up 5.6.
- The total number of yards Minnesota's offense has put up and Detroit's defense has given up per game this year is within 4.9 yards (352.3 compared to 347.4). Minnesota averages 6 yards per play, while Detroit gives up 6.1.
- The Vikings have allowed opposing rushing attacks to average 88.1 yards per game in 2024 compared to the 144.4 yards the Lions offense has averaged on the ground per contest.
- The Lions have allowed opposing rushing attacks to gain 97 yards per game in 2024, compared to the 108.4 yards the Vikings' offense has averaged on the ground.
- Minnesota has forced 18 more turnovers this season (31) than Detroit has committed (13).
- Detroit has forced three more turnovers this year (24) than Minnesota has committed (21).
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Lions Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2024 | Buffalo | L 48-42 | CBS |
| 12/22/2024 | at Chicago | W 34-17 | FOX |
| 12/30/2024 | at San Francisco | W 40-34 | ABC/ESPN |
| 1/5/2025 | Minnesota | - | NBC |
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Vikings Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2024 | Chicago | W 30-12 | ABC |
| 12/22/2024 | at Seattle | W 27-24 | FOX |
| 12/29/2024 | Green Bay | W 27-25 | FOX |
| 1/5/2025 | at Detroit | - | NBC |
