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NFL·PREVIEW·October 28, 2026 02:44 PM ET

Jared Goff tests Vikings' blitz-heavy defense in Week 8 NFC North clash

Unbeaten Minnesota opens as a in Detroit.

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Why it matters: The divisional matchup pairs the NFC's No. 1 seed against the conference's No. 6 seed with control of the NFC North race at stake. Both franchises also approach the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline looking to fortify their rosters for the postseason push.

By the numbers: Minnesota enters at 6-0 on a six-game winning streak after defeating the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 on Oct. 25. Detroit stands at 4-2 on a two-game winning streak following a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers on the same day.

What to watch: Detroit hosts Minnesota on Nov. 1 in the Lions' Rivalries uniform debut before the division foes meet again in a Dec. 20 Sunday night game.

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