Who will win the decisive NFC North duel?

Out: LB Blake Cashman (toe), CB Akayleb Evans (hip)

Questionable: TE TJ Hockenson (knee), G Dalton Risner (back), RB Aaron Jones (hamstring), LB Patrick Jones II (shoulder), DT Harrison Phillips (shoulder),

Departure: Christian Mahogany (illness)

Questionable: CB Carlton Davis III (quad), G Kevin Zeitler (groin)

The Lions have few holes and their ground game will have a lot to offer the Vikings on defense. That’s where Cashman’s absence could hurt, and offensively the Vikings would be in better shape if Kevin O’Connell’s optimism about Jones’ status continued all weekend. But the Lions’ pass rush isn’t quite as impressive without Hutchinson, and Davis’ status is worth keeping an eye on given how difficult it is for the Lions to cover Jefferson. Goff could be the first QB to solve Flores’ defense this season, but with the Vikings playing at home, it’s hard to beat them until someone beats them. Vikings 31, Lions 27