Who are Vikings-Lions announcers on FOX? All about NFL Week 16 game's coverage team

Modified Dec 24, 2023 11:30 GMT

Who are Vikings-Lions announcers on FOX? All about NFL Week 16 game's coverage team

The Minnesota Vikings will lock horns with the Detroit Lions in Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season. The highly-anticipated game is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 24, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma will be in the booth for the Vikings-Lions game on FOX. Shannon Spake will be the sideline reporter for the contest.

Albert will serve as the play-by-play announcer, while Vilma will provide color commentary for the Week 16 game on Sunday.

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The Minnesota Vikings have ruled out Jalen Nailor (concussion) and Byron Murphy (hamstring) for the Week 16 matchup against the Lions. The hosts have also listed Alexander Mattison (ankle), Brian O'Neill (ankle), Jonathan Bullard (ankle), Jordan Hicks (shin), Harrison Phillips (back) and Ivan Pace Jr. (shoulder) for Sunday.

Nick Mullens is set to start for the Vikings in Week 16. Minnesota is currently second in the NFC North with a 7-7 record and is in contention to reach the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions will be without Jason Cabinda (knee), Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (pectoral), Jerry Jacobs (hamstring) and Brock Wright (hip) for Week 16. The visitors have also listed Derrick Barnes (shoulder) as doubtful.

The Lions will start Jared Goff as their quarterback on Sunday. Detroit is leading the NFC North with a 10-4 record, on the verge of reaching the playoffs.