What happened: Detroit beat Minnesota 19-15 on Nov. 1, and Albert Breer reports he has detail on how the Lions cracked the Vikings defense. Breer questions whether the approach is a blueprint for beating Minnesota, noting it may be for teams with a Jahmyr Gibbs-fueled run game and Jared Goff at quarterback.

Why it matters: The Lions' formula leans on two players producing at a high level. Gibbs has run 157 times for 773 yards and 8 touchdowns in 2026 through 7 games, while Goff has completed 168 of 248 passes for 1,964 yards, 15 touchdowns and 1 interception over the same span.

What to watch: Minnesota, which lost 15-19 at Detroit, now weighs its options after the defeat, while the Lions enter the NFL Trade Deadline market on the back of the win.