Detroit’s prolific offense faces an unbeaten Minnesota team ranked No. 1 in the power index.
Detroit brings a two-game win streak and a 4-2 record to Ford Field, but Minnesota arrives 6-0, riding six straight wins and ranked No. 1 in the power index to the Lions’ No. 13. Jared Goff’s precision is the swing point: he has 1,788 passing yards, 14 touchdown passes and no interceptions, while Minnesota has intercepted seven passes and held opponents to 180.8 passing yards per game. Detroit averages 413 total yards per game and has produced 22 passing and rushing touchdowns; the Vikings have made 18 field goals and own a plus-seven turnover differential. Jahmyr Gibbs’ 620 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns could keep Minnesota’s defense honest, but the Lions must protect the ball and turn their yardage into touchdowns to threaten the Vikings’ unbeaten start.