The Lions also struggled in the running game. The Vikings give quarterbacks fits with their varied blitz packages, but teams have been able to run against them. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, though, managed 65 yards on 20 carries with a long of 11 yards.

The Detroit Lions are getting two key members of the secondary back this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Detroit Lions aren’t just one of the best teams in the NFL this season, but the NFC contenders might also be in the running for the top promotional giveaway ahead of the team’s Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit currently sits with a 5-2 record and is in a battle with the Green Bay Packers for first-place in the division. Detroit's next three opponents are the Vikings, Commanders and Eagles.

Detroit’s five-game winning streak against the Vikings was snapped in the process. The Lions entered as heavy favorites, but a sleepy, sloppy showing doomed them for most of the day.