The Lions close out the season against the Vikings before they make their first postseason appearance since 2016.
Detroit already clinched the NFC North title and cannot finish any worse than a third seed for the playoffs.
Nonetheless, coach Dan Campbell confirmed that the starters will play the finale against Minnesota.
Detroit is coming off a controversial 20-19 loss to the Cowboys in Week 17. The Lions thought they had taken the lead when Jared Goff converted a 2-point conversation to lineman Taylor Decker, but he was ruled to be an ineligible receiver.
Detroit eventually failed on a third attempt and Dallas escaped with the victory.
The Lions have reached 4,000 passing yards and 2,000 rushing yards for the second season in a row, which is also the only times they have reached those marks.
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown leads Detroit with 112 receptions for 1,371 yards and 10 touchdowns on the season.
The Vikings are in the midst of a three-game losing streak, but they are still mathematically alive for the postseason.
To make the playoffs, Minnesota needs to beat the Lions and Arizona to win against Seattle; Chicago to beat Green Bay; Atlanta to win at New Orleans; or, Carolina to take down Tampa Bay
Minnesota is coming off a 33-10 setback to Green Bay in Week 17 where the Vikings allowed 470 yards of total offense.
The Vikings have switched quarterbacks five times since Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles tendon against Green Bay on Oct. 29.
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What channel is Lions vs. Vikings?
- Game: Lions vs. Vikings
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024
- TV channel: FOX
- Live stream: Fubo (United States) | DAZN (Canada)
The Lions and Vikings game will be shown regionally on FOX. The game also can be streamed live on Fubo.
Viewers in Canada can watch Lions vs. Vikings on DAZN.
Lions vs. Vikings start time
- Date: Sunday, Jan 7
- Time: 1 p.m. ET (noon CT)
The Lions and Vikings game is set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET and noon CT. The matchup will take place in Ford Field in Detroit.
Detroit Lions schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
| 1 | Sept. 7 | Lions 21, Chiefs 20 | — | — |
| 2 | Sept. 17 | Seahawks 37, Lions 31 OT | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Lions 20, Falcons 6 | — | — |
| 4 | Sept. 28 | Lions 34, Packers 20 | — | — |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Lions 42, Panthers 24 | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Lions 20, Buccaneers 6 | — | — |
| 7 | Oct. 22 | Ravens 38, Lions 6 | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | Lions 26, Raiders 14 | — | — |
| 9 | BYE | |||
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Lions 41, Chargers 38 | — | — |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | Lions 31, Bears 26 | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | Packers 29, Lions 22 | — | — |
| 13 | Dec. 3 | Lions 33, Saints 28 | — | — |
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Bears 28, Lions 13 | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 16 | Lions 42, Broncos 17 | — | — |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | Lions 30, Vikings 24 | — | — |
| 17 | Dec. 30 | Cowboys 20, Lions 19 | — | — |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
Minnesota Vikings schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV |
| 1 | Sept. 10 | Buccaneers 20, Vikings 17 | — | -— |
| 2 | Sept. 14 | Eagles 34, Vikings 28 | — | — |
| 3 | Sept. 24 | Chargers 28, Vikings 24 | — | — |
| 4 | Oct. 1 | Vikings 21, Panthers 13 | — | — |
| 5 | Oct. 8 | Chiefs 27, Vikings 20 | — | — |
| 6 | Oct. 15 | Vikings 19, Bears 13 | — | -— |
| 7 | Oct. 23 | Vikings 22, 49ers 17 | — | — |
| 8 | Oct. 29 | Vikings 24, Packers 10 | — | — |
| 9 | Nov. 5 | Vikings 31, Falcons 28 | — | — |
| 10 | Nov. 12 | Vikings 27, Saints 19 | — | — |
| 11 | Nov. 19 | Broncos 21, Vikings 20 | — | — |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | Bears 12, Vikings 10 | — | — |
| 13 | BYE | |||
| 14 | Dec. 10 | Vikings 3, Raiders 0 | — | — |
| 15 | Dec. 16 | Bengals 27, Vikings 24 OT | — | — |
| 16 | Dec. 24 | Lions 30, Vikings 24 | — | — |
| 17 | Dec. 31 | Packers 33, Vikings 10 | —. | — |
| 18 | Jan. 7 | at Lions | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
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