The Cleveland Browns' Sunday stunner over the Pittsburgh Steelers could wind up helping the Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL draft position.

Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. The latest Vikings vs. Lions odds have Detroit favored by 7 points, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook. Before making any Lions vs. Vikings picks, check out the NFL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model .

Detroit Lions have some burning questions to answer in order to return to playoffs and contend for Super Bowl. Here are 5 dilemmas they face in 2026.

Al-Quadin Muhammad, who entered Saturday tied for ninth in the NFL with 11 sacks, said he has not had any dialogue with the Lions about an extension.

There is a strong sense of sadness that washes over Detroit Lions fans when they finally realize their team is not good enough to compete for a Super Bowl. This season, some remained hopeful the team would resurrect the memory of the 2007 Giants and go on an epic run late in the season.

A lot can change in a year. Just ask the Lions and Vikings, whose Christmas Day game was expected to amount to much more.