No one expects the Vikings to steal a win on Sunday at Ford Field. Here's what they'll have to do to pull it off.

Lions: CBs Kerby Joseph (knee), Terrion Arnold (shoulder) and Avonte Maddox (hamstring) missed the previous game. Arnold and Maddox may return to play this week. OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) returned against the Bucs after missing two games, but is dealing with a nagging injury.

Kelvin Sheppard’s title with the Lions might be new, but he’s not an unfamiliar face around the Detroit organization — or to the Vikings. Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has known Sheppard, the Lions’ new defensive coordinator,

The Vikings' second injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions includes just two changes from Wednesday's initial report. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw went from full participation to sitting out of Thursday's session, while outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard was upgraded from limited to full.

J.J. McCarthy's return against the Lions looks troubling with the run game losing a crucial contributor in Josh Oliver.

The Detroit Lions play their third NFC North divisional matchup on Sunday when they take on the Minnesota Vikings. These games always tend to be a good time and a bit of a chess match between Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Ben Johnson.

The Detroit Lions are back from their bye week, and now it's time for another NFC North showdown. This time against the Minnesota Vikings. Here's everything you need to know about this game: When: Sunday,

The Detroit Lions are rested coming off a bye week, relatively healthy and ready to roll for a 10-game stretch to improve their positioning in the NFC.

Find out how to watch Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings live streaming online, plus TV channel and game info for this week 9 NFL matchup.