Lions at Vikings

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings | Dec. 20, 2026

The Vikings will wrap up their season series against the Lions with a divisional contest at home.

History: Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions

• All-Time Record: The Vikings are 82-45-2 in the regular season against the Lions. Minnesota's record in Detroit is 45-18-1.

• Series Notes: The Vikings have scored 30-plus points against the Lions 23 times; Detroit has scored at least 30 against Minnesota 26 times.

• Current Streak: Minnesota has won the past two games against the Lions.

• Last time in Minnesota: The Vikings won 23-10 on Dec. 25, 2025.

Facts to Know

Detroit Lions

• The Lions offense ranked No. 8 in the league last season in red zone touchdown percentage (62.5).

• RB Jahmyr Gibbs led Detroit in rushing last season with 243 carries for a whopping 1,223 yards, which ranked seventh in the NFL.

• After missing the second half of the 2024 season with a broken leg, DE Aidan Hutchinson bounced back in 2025 to lead the Lions in sacks with 14.5.

Minnesota Vikings

• Over his time with the Packers and Vikings, RB Aaron Jones, Sr., has played the Lions 14 times and totaled 175 carries for 863 rushing yards and five touchdowns.

• The Vikings won all four of their December matchups last year, part of a 5-0 win streak to end the season.

• LB Blake Cashman led Minnesota in tackles in 2025 with 144.