The NFL handed out significant fines to Minnesota Vikings defenders Dallas Turner and Blake Cashman for actions against the Chargers.

The SportsLine Projection Model agrees with two legs of the SGP above, as it backs Lions -8.5 and the Over on 48.5 Detroit covers the spread in 54% of simulations and the Over hits in 58% of simulations. The model is backing Minnesota on the money line, though, as the Vikings win in 26% of simulations to bring value as +368 underdogs.

Preview the Week 9 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

The multitude of defensive problems are stark for an expensive and veteran-laden group, but the Vikings insist they can change the trajectory of the season.

Lions All-Pro safety and noted Vikings villain Kerby Joseph will miss Sunday's game against Minnesota due to a knee injury, Dan Campbell said on Friday. He's getting healthier but isn't ready to make his return to action yet.

Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) plays tight defensively in the end zone, forcing three stops in a row for passes intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the first half as the Lions face off against the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 5, 2024 at Ford Field. Jake May | [email protected]

Justin Jefferson has been consistent all year, but has he played well enough to earn any awards at this point in the year?

The Minnesota Vikings need a veteran quarterback behind J.J. McCarthy after the injury to Carson Wentz and one analyst predicts the team will address that need by reaching a deadline deal with the New York Giants.