How to Watch Vikings vs. Lions: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – Week 16

Updated Dec. 24, 2023 11:12 a.m. ET

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At U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday, Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions face T.J. Hockenson and the Minnesota Vikings in a matchup between two outstanding pass-catchers, starting at 1:00 PM ET.

Offensively, the Lions have been a top-five unit, ranking fifth-best in the NFL by putting up 27.3 points per game. They rank 23rd on defense (23.6 points allowed per game). In terms of points scored the Vikings rank 21st in the NFL (20.7 points per game), and they are sixth on the other side of the ball (19.2 points allowed per game).

See below as we dive into all of the details you need before this contest starts, including how to watch on TV.

How to Watch Vikings vs. Lions

• When: Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
• Where: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• TV: Watch on FOX

Learn more about the Detroit Lions vs. the Minnesota Vikings on FOX Sports!

Lions vs. Vikings: Head-to-Head

• Minnesota has defeated Detroit four times in the past five matchups.
• In those games, the Lions have a 2-0 record ATS, while the two teams went over the total both times.
• Minnesota has scored 140 points in the last five matchups while only giving up 104 to Detroit

Lions' 2023 Schedule

Lions Stats & Insights

• Offensively, the Lions have been a top-five unit, ranking third-best in the NFL by compiling 394.4 yards per game. They rank 14th on defense (320.9 yards allowed per game).
• Detroit owns the 18th-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (225 allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking fourth-best with 253.5 passing yards per game.
• The Lions rank eighth in run defense this season (95.9 rushing yards allowed per game), but they've been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 140.9 rushing yards per game.
• Detroit has forced 15 total turnovers (24th in NFL) this season and have turned it over 20 times (18th in NFL) for -5a turnover margin of -5, 21st-ranked in the league.

Lions Key Players

• Jared Goff has led the charge for the Lions' offense this season, compiling 3,727 passing yards with 26 passing touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a 67.1% completion percentage.
• In 13 games in 2023, St. Brown has been targeted 132 times for 94 receptions, 1,175 yards and seven touchdowns.
• Jahmyr Gibbs has rushed for 792 yards (66 yards per carry) and seven rushing touchdowns for the Lions in 2023.

Vikings' 2023 Schedule

Vikings Stats & Insights

• With 347.4 total yards per game on offense, the Vikings rank 11th in the NFL in 2023. On defense, they rank 12th, giving up 316 total yards per game.
• Minnesota is posting 248.8 passing yards per game on offense this season (seventh-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 224 passing yards per contest (17th-ranked) on defense.
• The Vikings' run defense has been paving the way for the team, as they rank fifth-best in the NFL with 92 rushing yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, they are compiling 98.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 23rd.
• After forcing 20 turnovers (15th in NFL) and turning the ball over 26 times (30th in NFL) this season, Minnesota owns the 23rd-ranked turnover margin of -6.

Vikings Key Players

• Joshua Dobbs has passed for 2,464 yards (189.5 per game), completing 62.8% of his throws, with 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 13 games.
• In 14 games, Jordan Addison has 62 receptions for 824 yards (58.9 per game) and nine touchdowns.
• In 14 games, Hockenson has 91 receptions for 902 yards (64.4 per game) and five touchdowns.

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