NFL · Week 15 · Preview
Lions vs Vikings Preview: Kickoff Time, How to Watch and Players to Watch
The Detroit Lions (4-2) visit the Minnesota Vikings (6-0) at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN on Sunday, December 20, 2026. Kickoff is set for 8:20 PM ET (Sunday Night Football) and the game airs on NBC.
How to follow it live
Follow Lions vs Vikings live on PSD.XYZ: a moving field with every snap, the line of scrimmage and the first-down marker, the score rail, team leaders and live commentary.
Players to watch
Jared Goff (DET, QB): 150/223, 1,788 YDS, 14 TD this season
Jahmyr Gibbs (DET, RB): 134 CAR, 620 YDS, 7 TD this season
Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET, WR): 46 REC, 525 YDS, 5 TD this season
Kyler Murray (MIN, QB): 83/125, 812 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT this season
Aaron Jones Sr. (MIN, RB): 105 CAR, 436 YDS, 2 TD this season
Justin Jefferson (MIN, WR): 23 REC, 302 YDS, 3 TD this season
Injury report
Minnesota Vikings
- Aaron Jones Sr. (RB) — Questionable
- Gavin Bartholomew (TE) — Questionable
- Donovan Jackson (G) — Injured Reserve
- Josh Oliver (TE) — Injured Reserve
- Nick Samac (C) — Injured Reserve
Detroit Lions
- Kerby Joseph (S) — Out
- Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (CB) — Questionable
- Ben Bartch (G) — Injured Reserve
- Devin White (LB) — Injured Reserve
- Tom Kennedy (WR) — Injured Reserve
Game details
- Matchup: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings
- Date: Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:20 PM ET
- Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
- TV: NBC
- Week: 15