The NFC North is perhaps the toughest division in the NFL this year, so every divisional game is crucial. On Sunday, two of those teams will meet when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings.  The Lions are coming off a huge win over the Green Bay Packers last week for their first divisional win of the season.

It could be veteran defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, who also reported on "The Pat McAfee Show" that, at this moment, the Colts aren't planning on shipping off star running back Jonathan Taylor.

Sunday Night Football NFL action kicks off in Week 8 with the Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders game. NFL TV schedule, time, how to watch and streaming.

Listen to live play-by-play coverage of Broncos vs. Chiefs nationwide on the SiriusXM app, or in your vehicle on channels 192 (Broncos broadcast) and 261 (Chiefs broadcast).

The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up more than $5,000 for $100 players on betting sites on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model entered Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season on a 58-51 run on top-rated picks dating back to 2024.