Detroit Lions Play Minnesota Vikings On Thanksgiving: Game Info

It wasn’t pretty, but the Detroit Lions stayed in the hunt for a NFC North title Sunday by edging the Chicago Bears, 27-24 at Soldier Field. Matt Prater nailed a 52-yard field goal to preserve the victory — which completed a rare divisional road sweep for the Lions this season.

Now 6-4, the Lions trail their Thanksgiving Day opponent Minnesota Vikings (8-2) by two games. The Vikings have won six straight since Detroit beat them 14-7 on Oct. 1.

The Lions defense has been suspect of late, leaving Quarterback Matt Stafford and the offense to carry the load. Stafford is have an excellent season, ranking fourth in the NFL in passing yards and third in touchdown passes.

Detroit and Minnesota have just three days to prepare for their Thanksgiving Day NFC North showdown at Ford Field.

Here's what you need to know for the Minnesota Vikings-Detroit Lions game Thursday:

Kickoff time: Thursday, Nov. 23, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
TV: FOX
Radio: WJR (AM 760)
Tickets: Find Lions tickets on NFL Ticket Exchange.
Odds: Vikings-Lions is a pick 'em game, meaning there's no point spread, according to Vegas Insider.

Staff Writer William Bornhoft contributed to this report.

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