Vikings vs. Lions: TV/radio, statistics, news updates, social media and more

October 10, 2021 at 7:41PM
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and running back Alexander Mattison celebrate Mattison’s second-quarter touchdown. (Anthony Soufflé, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Vikings meet the winless Lions in a game that takes on added importance because of the home team's 1-3 start. The Vikings schedule gets tougher after Sunday, which makes dropping Detroit to 0-5 a must-happen as the first step toward turning around the season.

Kickoff: Noon.

TV: Ch. 9

Radio: 100.3 FM, 1130 AM, Sirius/XM Ch. 231, Vikings Radio Network

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