Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings: preview, kickoff time and how to follow
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Detroit Lions meet Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. It is a Week 15 fixture. Kickoff is Sunday 20 December 2026 at 9:20 pm.
Detroit Lions represent the National Football Conference – East; Minnesota Vikings play in the American Football Conference – West.
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Starters to know
Detroit Lions start Jared Goff (QB), Jahmyr Gibbs (RB), Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR), Sam Laporta (TE). Minnesota Vikings start Kyler Murray (QB), Aaron Jones Sr. (RB), Justin Jefferson (WR), T.J. Hockenson (TE).
Injury watch
Detroit Lions: Malcolm Rodriguez (Questionable For Week 1 Vs. New Orleans), Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (Questionable For Week 1 Vs. New Orleans), Mekhi Wingo (Questionable For Week 1 Vs. New Orleans), Sam Laporta (Questionable For Week 1 Vs. New Orleans).
Minnesota Vikings: Jakobe Thomas (Questionable For Week 1 Vs. Green Bay), Caleb Tiernan (Questionable For Week 1 Vs. Green Bay), Michael Jurgens (IR. Injured Reserve. Expected Return Week 5), Jacob Roberts (Questionable For Week 1 Vs. Green Bay).
Detroit Lions have won 1 of their last 3 games this site has covered. Minnesota Vikings have won 0 of their last 3 games this site has covered.
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Common questions
What time is the Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings game?
Kickoff is 8:20 PM ET, 7:20 PM CT, 6:20 PM MT, 5:20 PM PT.
Is Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings a division game?
Detroit Lions represent the National Football Conference – East; Minnesota Vikings play in the American Football Conference – West.
Where can I follow the live score for Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings?
This page updates automatically once the game begins, and shows the final result once it ends.