Lions at Vikings preview: Game # 13 ( 2019 )

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Detroit Lions are massive 13-point underdogs against Minnesota Vikings in Week 14


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The spread was 14 points on Tuesday by at least one entity. The shoulder injury to Dalvin Cook likely impacted the spread.

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PFT’s Week 14 picks

Lions at Vikings

MDS’s take: The Vikings will rebound from Monday night’s loss with an easy win over a lousy Lions team.

MDS’s pick: Vikings 30, Lions 14.

Florio’s take: A get-right game for the Vikings against a Lions team that is playing out the string in potential a haze of business decisions.
Florio’s pick: Vikings 31, Lions 13.

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The Lions have lost 8 out of 9 games. None of the losses have been easy wins for the opposing team.

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Final score predictions for Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings in Week 14

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Statistically, from a team standpoint, the Vikings Defense is not at the high level they have been for the most part in recent seasons.

I think the Vikings will win a noticeably lower scoring game than their 42-30 win in Detroit back in October. My prediction ( subject to change ) is Minnesota 27, Detroit 16.

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Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings predictions: Last place in NFC North will be secured


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The more carries Bo Scarbrough ends up with, the better the Lions chances of pulling off a major upset win in Minnesota tomorrow.

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Lions vs. Vikings matchup to watch: Trey Flowers has excelled since last meeting

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The Lions will likely test CB Xavier Rhodes pretty early in the game. Rhodes forced a fumble in Seattle hut he's had plenty of problems in coverage this season. Including, in tbe Vikings loss to the Seahawks. Rhodes easily could be a salary cap casualty in 2020.

Riley Reiff is listed as Questionable.

Regarding Rashod Hill, in Vikings games that I have seen in recent seasons, he's looked better at LT than at RT

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Detroit News predictions: Lions at Vikings

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The last time these two teams played, it was the Lions coming off a MNF loss ( at Green Bay ).

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Lions vs. Vikings scouting report: Matchups, trends, players to watch

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If Darius Slay is able to get through this game relatively healthy, that should limit the Vikings Offense much more than when the teams played in Detroit in October. Slay likely will be following Stefon Diggs play after play.

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Lions vs. Vikings: Matchups to watch, key questions heading into Week 14 NFC North game

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Regardless of whether Rashaan Melvin is on the Game Day roster for this game, I hope the plan is for Amani Oruwariye to get most of the snaps for this outside CB position. These final 4 games are an opportunity ( barring injury ) for Oruwariye to gain more playing experience.

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Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: Dave Birkett's scouting report and prediction

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The Lions need much better Special Teams play than was the case in the last two games. Breaking even on Special Teams probably isn't going to be enough for the Lions to beat the Vikings on the road today.

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What should the Lions do with rookie Amani Oruwariye now that Rashaan Melvin is back?

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Kyle Meinke's assessment of what the Liens should do regarding the team's outside CB position is in essence what I expressed early this morning.

Riley Reiff is active for the Vikings.