The Lions travel to the Vikings for a critical NFC North matchup in Week 16. The game will have major implications for the postseason race.
The Lions (10-4) currently lead the division and hold the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs behind the 49ers and Cowboys. Detroit is on the verge of snapping a six-year playoff drought and winning its first division title since 1993. The Lions have won only one playoff game since 1957.
Detroit took a major step toward its goal by routing Denver, 42-17, in Week 15. Jared Goff was 24 of 34 for 278 yards and tied a career high with five touchdowns. Goff and Houston's C.J. Stroud are the only quarterbacks to throw for five touchdowns in a game this season.
The Lions have not lost two games in a row in 2023.
MORE: Full NFL TV coverage map for Week 16 broadcasts
The Vikings' chances to overtake Detroit in the NFC North took a big hit when they allowed three fourth-quarter touchdowns in a 27-24, overtime loss to the Bengals last week. Minnesota running back Ty Chandler made his first start and rushed for 132 yards on 23 carries. The Vikings fell to 1-8 all-time in Cincinnati with their only victory occurring in 1992.
Despite the setback, Minnesota (7-7) still has the sixth seed in the NFC playoff race. The Vikings currently have tiebreaker over the Rams and Saints based on best win percentage in conference games. However, Minnesota's playoff margin is thin so another loss would put a damper on the postseason aspirations.
The Vikings and Lions play again in Week 18 at Ford Field.
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What channel is Lions vs. Vikings?
- Game: Lions vs. Vikings
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)
The Lions and Vikings game will be shown regionally on Fox. The game also can be streamed live on Fubo.
Fans in Canada can watch Lions vs. Vikings on DAZN, the country's exclusive carrier of NFL games.
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Lions vs. Vikings start time
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 24
- Time: 1 p.m. ET (noon CT)
The Lions and Vikings game is set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET and noon CT. The matchup will take place in U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Detroit Lions schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 7 | Lions 21, Chiefs 20 | - | - |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | Seahawks 37, Lions 31 OT | - | - |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Lions 20, Falcons 6 | - | - |
| 4 | Sept. 28 | Lions 34, Packers 20 | - | - |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Lions 42, Panthers 24 | - | - |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Lions 20, Buccaneers 6 | - | - |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | Ravens 38, Lions 6 | - | - |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | Lions 26, Raiders 14 | - | - |
| 9 | BYE | |||
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Lions 41, Chargers 38 | - | - |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | Lions 31, Bears 26 | - | - |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | Packers 29, Lions 22 | - | - |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | Lions 33, Saints 28 | - | - |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Bears 28, Lions 13 | - | - |
| 15 | Dec. 16 | Lions 42, Broncos 17 | 8:15 p.m. | NFL Network |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | at Vikings | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| 17 | Dec. 30 | at Cowboys | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN/ABC |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | vs. Vikings | TBD | TBD |
Minnesota Vikings schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | Buccaneers 20, Vikings 17 | — | -— |
| 2 | Sept. 14 | Eagles 34, Vikings 28 | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Chargers 28, Vikings 24 | — | — |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Vikings 21, Panthers 13 | — | — |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Chiefs 27, Vikings 20 | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Vikings 19, Bears 13 | — | -— |
| 7 | Oct. 23 | Vikings 22, 49ers 17 | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Vikings 24, Packers 10 | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Vikings 31, Falcons 28 | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Vikings 27, Saints 19 | — | — |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | Broncos 21, Vikings 20 | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | Bears 12, Vikings 10 | — | — |
| 13 | BYE | |||
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Vikings 3, Raiders 0 | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 16 | Bengals 27, Vikings 24 OT | — | — |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | vs. Lions | 1 p.m. | FOX |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | vs. Packers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | at Lions | TBD | TBD |