Are you ready for some football? With the Detroit Lions taking a week off after their thrilling “Monday Night Football” win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7, they’re back and ready to get back to business on Sunday afternoon. The Lions host the NFC North divisional rival Minnesota Vikings for their first matchup of the season. The Vikings come in at 3-4 and aren’t as scary as they’ve been in years past, but that doesn’t mean the Lions can overlook them.
“I know what the talent is, I’ve seen it,” said Lions head coach Dan Campbell on Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. “They’re going to do what they need to do to help him out and try to reduce the stress. Take as much off his plate, yet allow him to do things he does well. They’re going to find ways. They’re going to try to establish the run, screen game, get it to 18 (Justin Jefferson), get this kid on the move. They’re going to do a hell of a job. They’ll have a good plan ready, and so will we.”
Here’s a look at our Pride of Detroit staff picks for the Lions in Week 9:
- Brandon Knapp (5-2): Lions 34-21 (Scouting Report, Bold Prediction)
- Ryan Mathews (5-2): Lions 24-10 (5 Questions)
- Alex Reno (5-2): Lions 28-10
- Ty Schalter (5-2): N/A
- Erik Schlitt (5-2): Lions 28-13 (Scheme Breakdown, Honolulu Blueprint)
- Morgan Cannon (4-3): Lions 31-21 (Before the Roar Podcast)
- Al Karsten (4-3): Lions 38-13 (Key Stats)
- Kellie Rowe (4-3): Lions 31-20
- Meko Scott (4-3): Lions 34-16 (Before the Roar Podcast)
- Zac Snyder (4-3): Lions 27-16
- John Whiticar (4-3): Lions 30-21
- Hamza Baccouche (3-3): Lions 31-17
- Max Gerber (3-4): Lions 27-12
- Jeremy Reisman (3-4): Lions 31-17 (On Paper)
For the rest of what the POD staff predicted for the NFL, check out our Week 9 predictions: Moneyline, spread, and over/under.
Now, it’s your turn to have your voice heard. Share what you think the game score will be in the comment section at the bottom of the page and vote in the poll directly below. Will Detroit keep playing like a top team in the NFL, or could the Vikings catch the Lions resting off their bye week?
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