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Detroit fans pick winner of Lions vs. Vikings in Week 8

Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks at FanDuel Sportsbook, and asked Detroit Lions fans two questions: Confidence polls have been a journey this year. Let’s take a quick look at how…

By Erik Schlitt · Pride of Detroit

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Key Things to Know

A Pride Of Detroit poll found 86% of participating fans expect the Lions to defeat the Vikings in Week 8.
A separate question revealed that 86% of surveyed supporters believe the Lions are headed in the right direction.
Fans cited notable improvements along both the offensive and defensive lines as key reasons for their confidence.

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Detroit Lions supporters overwhelmingly favored their team to beat the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8, with 86% of polled fans projecting a victory. Fans pointed to defensive and offensive line improvements as significant reasons for their optimism heading into the divisional matchup.

Supporters also expressed confidence in Detroit's overall direction, with a matching 86% voting positively on the franchise's trajectory. Sponsored by FanDuel Sportsbook, the survey highlighted that the Lions were entered as 3.5-point favorites for the Week 8 contest.

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