USA TODAY Sports Network’s NFL Week 14 game previews, predictions

The USA TODAY Sports Network previews Week 14 in the NFL, with Ravens-Bills, 49ers-Saints and Chiefs-Patriots leading the slate.

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings

Dalvin Cook Minnesota Vikings
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TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, Fox

Records: Lions 3-8-1, Vikings 8-4

Line: Vikings by 12½

Satellite radio: Lions feed on Sirius 138 (streaming 810), Vikings feed on Sirius 82 (streaming 819)

Lions’ keys: Play better late in games. There is plenty of talent on this team, especially at wide receiver with Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones Jr.

Vikings’ keys: Don’t lose focus in preparation as they have a tough closing schedule. The Lions are eliminated from the playoff hunt and have nothing to play for.

Who wins? The Vikings should think of this as a must-win game if they are to win the NFC North title. Vikings 29, Lions 13

Kyle Ratke

Bal@Buf / Car@Atl / Cin@Cle / Was@GB / Den@Hou / SF@NO / Mia@NYJ / Ind@TB / LAC@Jax / Pit@Ari / KC@NE / Ten@Oak / Sea@LAR / NYG@Phi