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Lions-Vikings Preview Capsule

DETROIT (3-4) at MINNESOTA (4-3-1)

Detroit Lions v Miami Dolphins
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions looks on prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX

OPENING LINE — Vikings by 7

New Orleans Saints v Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings passes the ball in the first half of the game against the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

RECORD VS. SPREAD — Detroit 4-3, Minnesota 4-3-1

SERIES RECORD — Vikings lead 72-39-2

LAST MEETING — Vikings beat Lions 30-23 on Nov. 23, 2017

LAST WEEK — Lions lost to Seahawks 28-14; Vikings lost to Saints 30-20

AP PRO32 RANKING — Lions No. 19, Vikings No. 9

Seattle Seahawks v Detroit Lions
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 28: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions looks to pass the ball against the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field on October 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

LIONS OFFENSE — OVERALL (8), RUSH (8), PASS (8).

LIONS DEFENSE — OVERALL (12), RUSH (16), PASS (4).

VIKINGS OFFENSE — OVERALL (6), RUSH (13), PASS (4).

New Orleans Saints v Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings catches the ball in the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

VIKINGS DEFENSE — OVERALL (6), RUSH (5), PASS (9).

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES — Lions have won first two visits to U.S. Bank Stadium and four of last seven on road vs. Vikings, following streak of 13 straight losses in Minnesota. ... This is first division road game for Lions under coach Matt Patricia. Lions are 21-10 vs. NFC North foes since start of 2013 season, best such record in division. ... Lions QB Matthew Stafford has posted 95.0 passer rating in six consecutive games, longest run in Lions history. Since start of 2016 season, Stafford has 23 such games, trailing only Saints QB Drew Brees (29) and Falcons QB Matt Ryan (27). ... Lions RB Kerryon Johnson has 466 rushing yards, most through seven games by rookie in team history since Barry Sanders (597 in 1989). ... Lions DE Romeo Okwara has sack in each of last four games, tied for longest in team history. ... Lions tied for third in NFL in sacks per game. ... Vikings WR Adam Thielen tied with former Lions WR Calvin Johnson (2012) with eight straight 100-yard games, all-time longest streak in league history. ... Vikings QB Kirk Cousins, is second in NFL in passing yards with 2,521, most through eight games in team history. ... Vikings WR Stefon Diggs has 29 catches for 352 yards in four career games vs. Lions. ... Vikings DE Everson Griffen has 11½ sacks and 21 QB hits in 14 career games vs. Lions. ... Vikings FS Harrison Smith has three sacks and three interceptions. No player in NFL hit both marks last season. ... Fantasy Tip: After trade of Lions WR Golden Tate to Eagles, WR Kenny Golladay should have greater involvement. Had only three targets over last two games, after averaging nine over first five.

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