Twentyman's Mailbag: How will Lions handle Minnesota's blitz-heavy defense?
Tim Twentyman answers fan-submitted questions as the Detroit Lions prepare for their Week 8 matchup vs. the Minnesota Vikings.
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NFC North · every number below comes from real games and reports
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Season at a Glance
2026 Record
4-2
From completed real game results.
Team Grade
65
1 of 32 (1st place), from offense, defense, special teams and coaching.
Injuries Reported
5
1 out, 1 questionable.
From the Record Book
- On this day in 2023: Lions beat LV 26-142023-10-30 · home
- On this day in 2022: Lions lost to MIA 27-312022-10-30 · home
- Lions are 18-36 vs MIN since 1999Real record from completed games in this database.
- Widest margin vs MIN: 10-42 in 200732-point difference.