How to Watch Lions vs. Vikings: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 9

How to Watch Lions vs. Vikings: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Week 9

Updated Nov. 2, 2025 11:12 a.m. ET
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Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions (5-2) face the Minnesota Vikings (3-4) on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Ford Field.

The Lions are averaging 357.3 yards per game on offense (eighth in NFL), and they rank eighth on defense with 300 yards allowed per game. In terms of points scored the Vikings rank 18th in the NFL (22.1 points per game), and they are 18th defensively (23.1 points allowed per contest).

In the article below, we'll give you all the details you need to watch this matchup on TV.

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How to Watch Lions vs. Vikings

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Lions vs. Vikings: Head-to-Head

  • Against Minnesota, Detroit has collected five wins over the past five matchups.
  • The Lions' record ATS is 5-0 in the last five times they have gone up against the Vikings while the scoring has gone over the point total on four occasions.
  • Detroit has scored 156 points in the last five matchups while only allowing 105 to Minnesota.

Lions' 2025 Schedule

Date Opponent Score TV
9/7/2025 at Packers L 27-13 CBS
9/14/2025 Bears W 52-21 FOX
9/22/2025 at Ravens W 38-30 ABC/ESPN
9/28/2025 Browns W 34-10 FOX
10/5/2025 at Bengals W 37-24 FOX
10/12/2025 at Chiefs L 30-17 NBC
10/20/2025 Buccaneers W 24-9 ABC/ESPN
11/2/2025 Vikings - FOX
11/9/2025 at Commanders - FOX
11/16/2025 at Eagles - NBC/Peacock
11/23/2025 Giants - FOX
11/27/2025 Packers - FOX
12/4/2025 Cowboys - Amazon Prime Video
12/14/2025 at Rams - FOX
12/21/2025 Steelers - CBS
12/25/2025 at Vikings - Netflix
TBD at Bears - -

Lions Stats & Insights

  • Detroit is averaging 223.6 passing yards per game on offense (12th in the NFL), and ranks 16th on the other side of the ball with 212.3 passing yards allowed per game.
  • On the defensive side of the ball, the Lions have been a top-five unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fourth-best by giving up only 87.7 per game. They rank eighth on offense (133.7 rushing yards per game).
  • With 11 forced turnovers (fifth in NFL) against five turnovers committed (fifth in NFL), Detroit's +6 turnover margin is the fifth-best in the league.

Lions Key Players

  • To go along with his 1,631 passing yards and 74.9% completion percentage this year, Jared Goff has tallied 15 touchdowns against three interceptions.
  • Gibbs has run for 526 rushing yards (5.1 yards per carry) and six touchdowns in seven games for the Lions.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown has been a key piece of the Lions' aerial attack in 2025, registering 50 catches for 538 yards and seven touchdowns.

Vikings' 2025 Schedule

Date Opponent Score TV
9/8/2025 at Bears W 27-24 ABC/ESPN
9/14/2025 Falcons L 22-6 NBC
9/21/2025 Bengals W 48-10 CBS
9/28/2025 vs. Steelers L 24-21 NFL Network
10/5/2025 vs. Browns W 21-17 NFL Network
10/19/2025 Eagles L 28-22 FOX
10/23/2025 at Chargers L 37-10 Amazon Prime Video
11/2/2025 at Lions - FOX
11/9/2025 Ravens - FOX
11/16/2025 Bears - FOX
11/23/2025 at Packers - FOX
11/30/2025 at Seahawks - FOX
12/7/2025 Commanders - FOX
12/14/2025 at Cowboys - NBC/Peacock
12/21/2025 at Giants - FOX
12/25/2025 Lions - Netflix
TBD Packers - -

Vikings Stats & Insights

  • In terms of passing, Minnesota ranks 20th in the NFL (202.7 passing yards per game) and eighth on defense (188 passing yards allowed per contest).
  • From an offensive perspective, the Vikings are generating 93.9 rushing yards per contest (26th-ranked). They rank 24th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (130.4 rushing yards given up per game).
  • At -4, Minnesota has the 23rd-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with eight forced turnovers (16th in NFL) and 12 turnovers committed (25th in NFL).

Vikings Key Players

  • In seven games, Justin Jefferson has 41 receptions for 602 yards (86 per game) and one touchdown.
  • On the ground, Jordan Mason has scored four touchdowns and picked up 383 yards (54.7 per game).
  • Jordan Addison has 21 receptions for 309 yards (77.3 per game) and two touchdowns in four games.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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