Simply put, Minnesota is better than its 3-4 record. However, the Vikings' record is probably going to get worse following Sunday's game. Not only are the Lions simply a better team, they're also the fresher one as they are coming off their bye week. Pick: Lions -8.5; Over 48.5

The Birds offense has been struggling, but ESPN's Dan Orlovsky has some suggestions how to get things moving again.

Pro receiver Justin Jefferson has had eight different starting quarterbacks during his six years in Minnesota. On Sunday, it's back to J.J. McCarthy, who returns against the Detroit Lions after missing the last five games with an ankle injury.

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