Vikings vs. Lions NFL Player Prop Bets for Week 8

Sunday afternoon’s loaded NFL Week 8 slate features an NFC North showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET.

The Vikings (6–0, 1st NFC North) are the last unbeaten team standing after last week’s 16–10 home win over the Indianapolis Colts. The Lions (4–2, 3rd NFC North) have won back-to-back games after beating the Green Bay Packers at home, 20–17. 

Detroit is a three-point home favorite with -170 moneyline odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. Minnesota is a +142 underdog, with the game total set at O/U 46.5 points. 

Let’s dive into the top player prop bets for Sunday’s clash between the Vikings and the Lions. 

Vikings vs. Lions NFL Player Prop Bets for Week 8

Jared Goff | Under 260.5 Pass Yards (-112)

Jared Goff has had a marvelous start to the season, completing 67.3 percent of his passes for 1,788 yards, 14 touchdowns, and zero interceptions through six games. He’s thrown for more than 260.5 yards in five straight games heading into Week 8. However, Goff could struggle to move chains through the air in a nightmare matchup with Minnesota. 

You can’t beat teams if you can’t score on them — and the undefeated Vikings have held their opponents to an NFL-low 12.3 points per game this season. They rank second in total yards allowed per contest (252.8) and opponent passing yards per game (155). Only one quarterback, Jordan Love, has cleared 260.5 passing yards against Minnesota this season, while three straight QBs have been held under 110.

T.J. Hockenson 5+ Receptions (-114)

T.J. Hockenson has had inconsistent production week to week, but he ranks sixth among tight ends with a 20.9 percent target share. He’s also not far removed from a monster Week 4, catching 13 of 13 targets — most receptions for a TE in a game this season — for 119 yards against the Dolphins. Despite his boom-or-bust production this season, Hockenson could be in line for another dominant outing in Detroit. 

This season, the Lions have been held down by their ghastly defense. They head into Sunday ranked dead last in total yards allowed per game (391) and opponent passing yards per contest (291.8). Detroit has especially struggled to keep a lid on opposing tight ends; despite already having a bye week, the team has allowed the NFL’s most targets (73), receptions (56), yards (602), and touchdowns (10) to the position.