The Detroit Lions’ home game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, January 5, will determine the NFC North Division winner, regardless of the outcome of Detroit’s Monday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on December 30.
On Sunday, the National Football League made a highly anticipated announcement regarding the Lions-Vikings game, one that holds special significance for fans of both teams. This includes Vikings fans who are expected to travel to Michigan to support their team at Ford Field in downtown Detroit.
The NFL revealed its complete Week 18 schedule for Saturday, January 4, and Sunday, January 5, confirming that the league’s regular season will conclude in Detroit.
The Lions-Vikings matchup on January 5 has been officially moved to the 8:20 p.m. Sunday Night Football prime-time slot, giving Dan Campbell’s and Kevin O’Connell’s teams the chance to cap off the season in dramatic fashion.
The game will serve as a rematch of their October 20 clash in Minneapolis, where the Lions narrowly defeated the Vikings 31-29 after nearly letting a 21-10 halftime lead slip away.
In their previous meeting, Lions quarterback Jared Goff delivered an outstanding performance, completing 22-of-25 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, outshining Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.
