Detroit’s five-game winning streak against the Vikings was snapped in the process. The Lions entered as heavy favorites, but a sleepy, sloppy showing doomed them for most of the day.

Richard Silva grades the Detroit Lions in their 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, and doesn’t spare the red ink.

The Vikings defense generated a pressure rate of 47.6% and a season-high five sacks in their Week 9 win over the Lions, with 10 different defenders recording at least one pressure. Eric Wilson led the team with six pressures and two sacks on 17 pass rushes. #MINvsDET | #Skol pic.twitter.com/4qFOPjXPnD

The Lions' ability to bounce back from a loss could get a little easier after their next opponent's quarterback went down with an injury.

Coming out of the bye week, the Detroit Lions are facing an NFC North rival in their Week 9 game. The Vikings were the Lions' biggest challenge to NFC North supremacy in the 2024 season, going 14-3 and playing for a divisional title at Ford Field on Jan.

The Detroit Lions are favored against the Minnesota Vikings in their NFL Week 9 matchup. Will this be an easy win?