Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Graham Glasgow, and safety Brian Branch shared their thoughts on the team’s progress and upcoming challenges as the Minnesota Vikings come into town for their Week 9 showdown inside Ford Field.

The state of the 2025 Vikings and the challenge that awaits them this weekend are both reflected in the Vegas point spread for Sunday's game against the Lions, which marks uncharted territory for the franchise under head coach Kevin O'Connell.

Minnesota is coming off its impressive 14-3 2024 season, just one game short of winning the division after the Lions defeated them in the season finale. Changes were made, mostly at quarterback, and so far, they haven’t been able to recapture what they’ve been in years past.

Detroit Lions game time, TV channel info, radio, score, live updates and analysis as they play the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 11 at Ford Field

As part of this week’s five-question segment, MLive spoke with Reader about how he spent his bye week, an unsung hero in the Lions locker room, and their Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Detroit Lions have locked in star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, agreeing to terms on a 4-year, mega-extension.

Lions defensive back Brian Branch returned to practice Tuesday after serving a one-game suspension for striking Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster at the end of a Week 6 loss to Kansas City.

On Wednesday, the Detroit Lions and Aidan Hutchinson agreed to a massive extension, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Hutchinson missed most of the 2024 season due to an injury, but he hasn’t missed a beat since returning.

The Detroit Lions and Aidan Hutchinson have agreed to a four-year, $180 million contract extension. Hutchinson is now among the NFL's top defenders.

The Detroit Lions have locked up their star pass rusher. Aidan Hutchinson agreed to a four-year contract extension, his agent announced Wednesday, with multiple reports stating the deal is for $180 million. The deal includes $141 million guaranteed, the most ever guaranteed to a non-quarterback.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed the team’s upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings, calling them a strong divisional opponent with a talented roster, along with former Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.