Get ready for Week 7 of the NFL season! After an explosive slate of games in Week 6, fans are excited to see the encore as teams will look to crank up the intensity as the playoffs are right around the corner. Every win and loss becomes more important from this point forward. One of the key matchups in Week 7 will be the Detroit Lions vs. the Minnesota Vikings in what should be a highly entertaining matchup between two of the top dogs in the NFC North division.
The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the biggest surprises of this NFL season. With the departure of Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold took over the reins at center. And with Justin Jefferson coming off of an injury, fans were not sure what to expect from the Vikings. But heading into Week 7, the Vikings are just one of two remaining undefeated teams along with the Kansas City Chiefs. And they have shown no signs of slowing down as they look like a legit Super Bowl contender at this point of the season.
The Detroit Lions nearly made it to the Super Bowl last season. But an all-time collapse in the NFC Championship Game has left a bitter taste in their mouths. This season, they have upped the ante even more and have one of the best records in the NFL at 4-1, and are second place in the NFC North. They have also played one of the toughest schedules in the league to this point. Four of their five opponents this season made the playoffs in 2023.
So whether you are rooting for a clear favorite or hoping for a miracle by the underdog, the most important thing to remember is that you must be in it to win it.
