On Sunday, the Detroit Lions got to play their third divisional matchup of the season, hosting the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions entered fresh off of a bye week, while Minnesota quarterback J.J. McCarthy was returning to the starting lineup for the first time since week two. In a back and forth matchup, the Lions fell to the Vikings, 27-24.

Minnesota Vikings head coach, Kevin O'Connell, gave an update on left tackle, Christian Darrisaw's injury after Thursday night's loss.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is still recovering from a high-ankle sprain and will miss Thursday Night Football against the Chargers. Here’s the latest on his injury, recovery progress,

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell did his weekly news conference on Wednesday at TCO Performance Center, and spent most of the 19 minutes talking about quarterbacks.

Carson Wentz is making one thing clear: it’s no one on the Vikings’ fault that he played through his season-ending injury. Wentz suffered a dislocated shoulder and torn labrum during the Vikings’ Week 5 game against the Browns — ESPN first reported — before playing in Weeks 7 and 8 after a bye.

Sunday early NFL game predictions, Nov. 2. Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals, 11 a.m., CBS (stream with FUBO) Score prediction: Bengals 27, Bears 23. Minnesota Vikings at Detroi

The Detroit Lions didn't play a clean game in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, racking up 10 penalties for 77 yards, and it ended up costing them in the 27-24 loss on Sunday, Nov. 2. The Lions were coming off their bye but played one of their sloppiest games in years.