The Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings in their Week 9 clash on Sunday with hopes of making it two wins in two, while the Vikings will look to avoid a third consecutive defeat.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy returns from an injury to play the Detroit Lions. According to sources, McCarthy had troubling news ahead of the game concerning his family. “J.J. McCarthy’s infant child was sick this week,

Tackle Austin Deculus (ankle) and offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer (knee) are also inactive, as are cornerback Nikko Reed, outside linebacker Kyle Kennard, wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith and tight end Will Dissly.

A tense moment unfolded along the sidelines as McCarthy watched a ballcarrier head in his direction. His athleticism was put to the test as he did his best to avoid him, taking a hit on his injured ankle that drew attention on social media.

Vikings, Broncos have more wins at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this month than Spurs originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been a friendly home for a couple of NFL teams in October.

The Minnesota Vikings suffered their worst loss of the season on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The iconic play-by-play announcer said he had to clean up his “mess” after being confronted by the NFL during Thursday night’s game.

INGLEWOOD, CA - The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 37-10, at Sofi Stadium on October 23,2025 and The Sporting Tribune's Jordon Kelly was there to capture the following images.