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 .

Snoop Dogg and the NFL joined forces once again, as the iconic rap star headlined the halftime show for the Christmas Day game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The Detroit Lions will be without offensive tackle Taylor Decker as they attempt to save their season against the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.

Why Lions, Vikings are wearing all-black and all-white uniforms (and helmet) on Christmas originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. In the second NFL game on this Christmas Day, the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are breaking out a unique uniform and helmet matchup.

The Lions are fighting for their playoff lives with two weeks remaining in the year, and they want revenge for a loss they suffered earlier. The Vikings will be without J.J. McCarthy, who is dealing with a hairline fracture in his hand,

The Detroit Lions can't win the NFC North after taking the last two titles. The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention before they took the field two weeks ago.

Injuries don’t show up on the scoreboard, but they often decide who controls the game — and ahead of their latest NFC North clash, the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are limping toward kickoff with availability questions that could reshape both game plans before the opening snap.