Unbeaten Vikings face Lions in Detroit as experts split on score
The gist
The NFL's last unbeaten team, the Vikings, played the Lions in Detroit on Sunday afternoon.
Beat writers split on the winner, with Minnesota's offense the main question.
How it unfolded
- recentlyThe Vikings entered the Lions matchup as the NFL's last remaining unbeaten team, with an elite defense but offensive concerns.
- recentlyThe Lions beat the Packers 20-17 the previous week, their second straight win, and held an opponent under 21 points for the first time all season with Branch back.
- Nov 1, 2026Lions vs. Vikings was scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Ford Field in Detroit, with previews and live-coverage listings published.