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The Minnesota Vikings will square off against the Detroit Lions in Week 18 of the 2024-25 NFL season. The Sunday Night Football game, which will decide the NFC North title, is scheduled to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET from Ford Field in Detroit.
Here's a look at the weather report and conditions for the Vikings-Lions contest.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions weather report for Week 18
Per reports, the game at Ford Field on Sunday night is expected to kick off in below-freezing conditions, with temperatures around 24.2°F. There will also be a 79% cloud cover over the ground, which is anticipated to increase as the game progresses. There is a 2% chance of rain during the contest.
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The wind speed of 5.4 miles per hour from the west should not deeply affect the passing games for either team. The temperature is also expected to drop slightly to 23.8°F at the end of regulation time. Thus, players on either team should be strapped up for a cold outing in Detroit.
- Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. EST on Sunday
- Expected Temperature: 24.2°F
- Showers: 2% chance of rain during the game
- Wind: 5.4 miles per hour from the west
How to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions? TV schedule and live stream details for Week 18 SNF game
The Minnesota Vikings (14-2) vs. Detroit Lions (14-2) Week 18 game will be broadcast live on NBC, where Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (analyst) will be in the announcers' booth. Melissa Stark will report from the sidelines.
The Vikings-Lions Sunday Night Football game will also be broadcast live on Peacock.
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock
- Venue: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
The winner of this game will not only clinch the NFC North but will also secure the top seed in the NFC. Sam Darnold will start as the Vikings' quarterback, while Jared Goff will lead the Lions' offense in the final regular-season game of the 2024 NFL season.
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