NFL · Week 8 · Preview
Vikings vs Lions Preview: Kickoff Time, How to Watch and Players to Watch
The Minnesota Vikings (6-0) visit the Detroit Lions (4-2) at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM ET and the game airs on Fox.
How to follow it live
Follow Vikings vs Lions 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
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
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
Injury report
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
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
Game details
- Matchup: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
- Stadium: Ford Field, Detroit, MI
- TV: Fox
- Week: 8