Heading into Week 5, the Detroit Lions (0-4) travel to U.S. Bank Stadium for Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings (1-3).
The Vikings have a seven-game win streak against the Lions, but Detroit is looking to break that streak for their first victory of the 2021 season.
Here are five Vikings' storylines to follow going into the Week 5 contest:
1. Minnesota's offense aims for rebound
The Vikings (1-3) will host the Lions (0-4) for the teams' first meeting this season and will look to start digging themselves out of an early hole ... READ MORE
2. Vikings closing homestand with 120th all-time game against Lions
The Vikings (1-3) are set to conclude their three-game homestand at U.S. Bank Stadium by hosting the Lions (0-4) at noon (CT) Sunday ... READ MORE
3. Ekstrom outlines potential lineup changes for Vikings
The Vikings are 1-3 heading into a Week 5 home game against the Lions. Could any possible lineup changes be coming? ... READ MORE
4. Anthony Barr explains grind, excitement for potential return after 13 months
Anthony Barr is hopeful he'll be back on the field Sunday. If the linebacker does participate in the Vikings-Lions matchup, it will mark the first time Barr has played in a game in 385 days ... READ MORE
5. Vikings rule out 2; Cook questionable for Lions game
The Vikings ruled out defensive tackle Michael Pierce (elbow) and receiver/kick returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette (toe) ... READ MORE
