Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy reveals his intense “alter ego” named “Nine” that fuels his focus and game-day mindset.

The Vikings vs. Lions game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT this Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. The Week 9 game between the Vikings and Lions will air on FOX. Out-of-market, you can tune in via NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV.

A key field goal block late in the Vikings' stunning upset of the Detroit Lions earned Levi Drake Rodriguez an NFL award.

The Minnesota Vikings ' offensive line has been an issue at times this year. They have been beaten up, and as a result, they have struggled to find consistency. When they are healthy, though, like we saw in Week 9 against the Detroit Lions, the results speak for themselves.

Levi Drake Rodriguez given NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for Week 9 after clutch field goal black against the Detroit Lions

A stunning home loss to the Minnesota Vikings — a rare happening in recent years — saw the Detroit Lions tumble down the board in this week’s power rankings roundup. Favored by many outlets to win the Week 9 division showdown, the Lions fell 27-24 to the Vikings, dropping them to 1-2 in the NFC North and 5-3 overall.

The Minnesota Vikings' trade for a young, talented pass rusher was recently praised as the best in team history.