Week 9 prediction · Updated November 5, 2026
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions
The Power Index projects the Minnesota Vikings to win by about 10.5 points.
Projection
Minnesota Vikings
No. 5 · 6-1
88%
Detroit Lions
No. 9 · 5-2
12%
VS
Tale of the tape
Minnesota Vikings
- Record
- 6-1
- Index score
- 65.8
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +950
- Rank
- No. 5
Key driver: Defense allowing 13.2 points per game
Detroit Lions
- Record
- 5-2
- Index score
- 47.6
- Super Bowl LXI odds
- +700
- Rank
- No. 9
Key driver: High-stakes execution in the NFC North
Frequently asked questions
Who would win Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
The Week 9 Power Index projects the Minnesota Vikings to beat the Detroit Lions by about 10.5 points, with a 88% win probability.
Which team is ranked higher, the Vikings or the Lions?
The Minnesota Vikings are No. 5 (6-1) and the Detroit Lions are No. 9 (5-2) in the Week 9 NFL Power Index.
What are the Super Bowl LXI odds for the Vikings and Lions?
The Minnesota Vikings are +950 and the Detroit Lions are +700 to win Super Bowl LXI.