The Vikings are 10-2 on the season, the Lions only 5-7, but the two teams have very similar metrics.

More importantly, the Lions are trending in the right direction and their defense has played very well in recent weeks while Minnesota keeps giving up a lot of yards.

The Vikes rank dead last in pass defense and 31st in total defense.

The Lions put up 40 points and 437 yards of offense against Jacksonville last week and Minnesota won't be on the right side in all those one-score games forever.

8* PLAY ON DETROIT LIONS.