Pioneer Press reporters who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s home game against the Detroit Lions:

DANE MIZUTANI

Vikings 24, Lions 23

Everybody is expecting the Vikings to lose this game. Which means they will undoubtedly win to keep things interesting down the stretch. Think of it as a Christmas Miracle.

JOHN SHIPLEY

Lions 27, Vikings 17

With seven wins, this team already is overachieving. Win, lose or draw on Sunday, the Vikings have daunting work ahead of them.

CHARLEY WALTERS

Lions 27, Vikings 17

Determined Lions are sniffing their first division championship in 30 years. This could be a mauling.

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