Vikings preview for Week 8 matchup with the Detroit Lions

The Minnesota Vikings continue to ride high ahead of Week 8 as they are now the only undefeated team left standing in the NFL. They defeated the Indianapolis Colts in a gritty matchup in Week 7. The defense overwhelmed Colts quarterback Daniel Jones with a high blitz rate while the Vikings' offense struggled once again. Something has to click at some point for Kyler Murray and Kevin O'Connell, and it has to happen quickly. If they don't click in Week 8, the Detroit Lions are not a team that is going to be forgiving to them. The Lions are always prepared for the Vikings, and it has become a premier matchup on the NFL calendar. Here is our preview of the game taking place in Week 8. Where to watch/listen to Vikings vs. LionsGame time: 1:00 p.m. EST/ Noon CSTTV Channel: FOXMinnesota Vikings 2026 statsOffensive yards per game: 300.7Defensive yards allowed per game: 278.7Points scored per game: 20.8Points allowed per game: 12.3Detroit Lions 2026 statsOffensive yards per game: 413Defensive yards allowed per game: 412.7Points scored per game: 30.7Points allowed per game: 27.5Head coaching matchupVikingsKevin O'Connell (49-25, in his fifth season as head coach of the Vikings)LionsDan Campbell (57-45-1, in his sixth season as head coach of the Lions)Notable offseason movesNotable Vikings offseason movesJames Pierre, CornerbackJauan Jennings, Wide ReceiverJamal Adams, SafetyKyler Murray, QuarterbackNotable Lions offseason movesCade Mays, CenterLarry Borom, Offensive TackleD.J. Wonnum, Edge RusherChristian Izien, SafetyMinnesota Vikings rookies to watchCaleb Banks, Defensive LinemanJake Golday, LinebackerDomonique Orange, Defensive LinemanCaleb Tiernan, Offensive TackleJakobe Thomas, SafetyMax Bredeson, Fullback/Tight EndCharles Demmings, CornerbackDemond Claiborne, Running BackGavin Gerhardt, CenterThis article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings preview for Week 8 matchup with the Detroit Lions