This is a classic predictably unpredictable from for the Lions and erratic QB Matt Stafford. They are big favorites when playing well, which history says they will have a giant thud.

Detroit 1-6 against the spread, 2-5 straight up on a two-game or more winning streak since 2012. In fact they are 0-5 against the spread if exactly two-game winning streak.

Minnesota 6-1 against the spread last seven, 4-2 last six straight up as they have put all the distractions behind them. Teddy Bridgewater doing better job looking off WRs and progressing how rookie should, getting better each game.

Yes Vikings plenty of injuries on OL, but reflected in high spread as oddsmakers expect a low scoring game 43, making spread that much larger.