After last week’s bye, the 5-2-0 Detroit Lions will be well rested and healed when they host their Black and Blue Division rival, the 3-4-0 Minnesota Vikings, this afternoon at Ford Field. The Lions are a perfect 3-0-0 at home and Jared Goff has been off the charts. Goff has thrown for 1,631 yards with 15 TD’s and only 3 picks. The Vikings are expected to have J.J. McCarthy back behind center and this guy is not the answer. Before his injury, McCarthy had thrown for only 301 yards with 2 TD’s and 3 picks. The Lions have won 5 straight against the Vikings and have covered all 5. They are also 5-1 ATS in their last 6 overall and have the edge in points scored, points allowed, etc., etc., etc. The line is currently Detroit minus 8.5 and if they want to cover the number they will.
TODAY’S PICK: DETROIT LIONS -8½