Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter as the Lions face off against the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 5, 2025 at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 31-9. Jake May | [email protected]

The matchup between the two kickers could have a defining role in Sunday's game. Vikings kicker Will Reichard has made 14-of-16 kicks, with a 5-of-7 clip from 50 yards and beyond. Meanwhile, Lions kicker Jake Bates is 8-of-11 with a 2-of-5 mark from 50-plus.

The Detroit Lions (5-2) and Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will square off in a Week 9 NFC North battle at Ford Field. This will be the first of two times these teams will face off this year (they will meet again in Week 17), and represents the Lions’ third NFC North game of the season.

Tim Twentyman answers 10 fan-submitted questions as the Lions prepare for their Week 9 matcup against the Vikings.

The Detroit Lions are predicted to go all-in at the NFL trade deadline with a blockbuster deal for Bengals edge-rusher Trey Hendrickson.