Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill on his role upon returning from injury
Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill said he’s just focused on his own job after the Lions’ win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
The Detroit Lions are 5-2 after dispatching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 24-9, on Monday Night Football.
And after that win, the Lions are getting a much-needed break.
The Lions have a bye in Week 8 of the NFL season, meaning they won’t play a game this week. They return in Week 9 for a Sunday afternoon matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on Nov. 2.
Here’s what you need to know about the Lions’ off week.
Do the Lions playing today?
No. The Lions have a bye for Week 8, meaning there will be no Lions game today.
When do the Lions play next?
The Lions play the Vikings in a Week 9 home matchup on Sunday, Nov. 2.
Date: Sunday, Nov. 2.Opponent: Minnesota Vikings.Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET.TV channel: Fox.Location: Ford Field.Lions schedule 2025Week 1: L, 27-13 at Green Bay Packers.Week 2: W, 52-21 vs Chicago Bears.Week 3: W, 38-30 at Baltimore Ravens.Week 4: W, 34-10 vs Cleveland Browns.Week 5: W, 37-24 at Cincinnati Bengals.Week 6: L, 30-17 at Kansas City Chiefs.Week 7: W, 24-9 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Week 8: Bye week.Week 9, Sunday, Nov. 2: vs Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m., Fox.Week 10, Sunday, Nov. 9: at Washington Commanders, 4:25 p.m., Fox.Week 11, Sunday, Nov. 16: at Philadelphia Eagles, 8:20 p.m., NBC.Week 12, Sunday, Nov. 23: vs New York Giants, 1 p.m., Fox.Week 13, Thursday, Nov. 27: vs Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m., Fox.Week 14, Thursday, Dec. 4: vs Dallas Cowboys, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video.Week 15, Sunday, Dec. 14: at Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m., Fox.Week 16, Sunday, Dec. 21: vs Pittsburgh Steelers, 4:25 p.m., CBS.Week 17, Thursday, Dec. 25: at Minnesota Vikings, 4:30 p.m., Netflix.Week 18, Saturday/Sunday, Jan. 3-4: at Chicago Bears, TBD.
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