Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. The latest Vikings vs. Lions odds have Detroit favored by 7 points, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook. Before making any Lions vs. Vikings picks, check out the NFL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model .

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi as We're Good: Detroit Lions 2026 Mock Draft Simulation 1.0 . With the Detroit Lions season basically over, it is time to turn our attention to fixing the major issues that prevented the team from earning a spot in the playoffs.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions meet Sunday in a Week 16 matchup at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET.

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With a win, the Ravens would have an identical 8-8 record to the Lions. If the two teams finish with the same record, the Lions would likely be awarded the higher draft pick based on strength of schedule, which is the aggregate winning percentage of a team’s opponents.