Minnesota -7 as they face the winless Lions. In the series the Vikings have won 8 in row. Earlier this year it was 19-17 in Minnesota. 10 of 11 Vikings games have been decided by 1 score or less. The Lions have five losses this year via one possession game. They have scored fewer than 20 points in 10 straight games. This game may end up looking a lot like the Thanksgiving Day game with the Bears, and with it being a division game there may be a slight chance of an upset.
The Cook injury may or may not change the Vikings game plan but Cousins is 7-0 vs. Detroit, his most wins vs. an opponent without a loss. The problems for Minnesota lately have been on defense, they have allowed over 400 yards in 4 straight games.
The Lions have allowed less than 16 in 3 straight games and still winless. If they keep up the defense they will likely be in this game still in the 4th quarter. My prediction 20-16 Vikings.