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Levy, M. (2026, November 1). Here’s how to watch Vikings vs. Lions for free: Start time, livestream. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/sports/how-to-watch-vikings-vs-lions-for-free-start-time-livestream/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-01 · by Matt Levy

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The Detroit Lions face off against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings on November 1 at 1 p.m. ET in Ford Field, Detroit. The article details how viewers without cable can watch the game for free through a five-day trial of DIRECTV's MySports or MyNews Genre Pack services. Coach Dan Campbell emphasizes the importance of this NFC North matchup for his team’s standings.
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The Detroit Lions will face off against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in an NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit on November 1, starting at 1 p.m. ET. The Lions are slight favorites despite Minnesota's strong defensive record and unbeaten season. To watch the game for free, viewers can use DIRECTV’s five-day free trial; it will also be broadcast on FOX. Ahead of this Week 8 NFC North battle, new users at Fanatics Sportsbook can bet $20 to get $350 in FanCash using promo code NYPOST350, available in various states across the U.S.

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Who wrote this

Matt Levy
79 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 “I really couldn’t care less what the record says,” McVay said.
🔮 Watch Ravens vs. Bills for free - When: Nov. 1, 1 p.m. ET - Where: Highmark Stadium Stadium (Orchard Park, New York) - How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial) - Channel: CBS As fans may recall, their last showdown was a 41-40 barnburner in September 2025 that Buffalo won on a last-second field goal. This season, the Bills and Ravens have yet to meet.
🔮 Therefore, today will be a true test for these evenly-matched teams, both of whom have had some rough breaks.
🔮 It will be a tall order for the club, even though they are projected to be slight favorites over their NFC North rivals.
🔮 At 5 p.m. PT, Gabby Williams’ Golden State Valkyries return to their home Chase Center for a decisive Game 7 — the first in WNBA history (!) — against Allisha Gray’s Atlanta Dream.
🔮 At 12:30 p.m. ET, the Golden State Valkyries drop into the Atlanta Dream’s State Farm Arena for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals that could determine who takes home the championship trophy.
🔮 When mom’s away, dad and the kids will play.
🔮 The Barefoot Country Music Festival just announced four household names who will perform at the annual Wildwood, NJ festival at Wildwood Beach from June 17-20, 2027.
🔮 The kombucha mushroom people might not want to sit around all day next summer.
🔮 This week, they’ll do their best to replicate their St. Petersburg success when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers in Games 3, 4 and (maybe) 5 of the World Series.
Also by Matt Levy
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Detroit FOX Lions The Detroit Lions Vikings

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Lions ORG · 6× Vikings ORG · 5× Detroit GPE · 2× FOX ORG · 2× Levy PERSON · 2× Jared Goff PERSON · 1× Kyler Murray’s PERSON · 1× Minnesota Vikings ORG · 1× NFC North ORG · 1× The Detroit Lions ORG · 1×

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Watch Vikings vs. Lions for free - When: Nov. 1, 1 p.m. ET - Where: Ford Field (Detroit, Michigan) - How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial) - Channel: FOX In their past two meetings, Minnesota beat Detroit 27-24 and 23-10. “
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🔮 It will be a tall order for the club, even though they are projected to be slight favorites over their NFC North rivals.
2026-11-01 · New York Post
Here’s how to watch Vikings vs. Lions for free: Start time, livestream · assertive framing

Claims (18 extracted, 1 hedged)

The Detroit Lions have one job today. asserted
Lions → have → job
At 1 p.m. ET, Jared Goff and co. aim to take down Kyler Murray’s undefeated Minnesota Vikings at their home Ford Field. asserted
Goff → aim → home
It will be a tall order for the club, even though they are projected to be slight favorites over their NFC North rivals. asserted
they → project → rivals
Watch Vikings vs. Lions for free - When: Nov. 1, 1 p.m. ET - Where: Ford Field (Detroit, Michigan) - How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial) - Channel: FOX In their past two meetings, Minnesota beat Detroit 27-24 and 23-10. “ asserted
Minnesota → watch → Detroit
It’s important because it’s a division game,” head coach Dan Campbell said. asserted
Campbell → ’ → ?
“You got an opportunity to go up 2-0 in a tough division…they are 2-0 in our division, that’s the other thing. asserted
that → get → division
[With a win), you got a chance to stay in the hunt there.” “We just gotta play good, clean, disciplined football.” Ahead of this week’s game, the Lions are coming off two promising wins over the Cardinals and Packers. Today may be the truest test of their season, though. uncertain
Today → get → season
If you want to tune in to today’s Week 8 NFC North battle, here’s what you need to know. asserted
you → want → what
Vikings vs. Lions game time Today’s (Nov. 1) Vikings vs. Lions game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET. asserted
game → schedule → ET
How to watch Vikings vs. Lions for free If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the Vikings vs. Lions game for free. asserted
you → watch → game
DIRECTV is our favorite service for trying live TV for free. asserted
DIRECTV → try → TV
Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before payment kicks in. asserted
payment → take → trial
We recommend the MySports Genre Pack ($49.99/month) or the MyNews Genre Pack ($39.99/month). asserted
We → recommend → Pack
Both include FOX among their 20+ sports-focused channels. asserted
Both → include → channels
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. asserted
article → write → Levy
Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. asserted
Levy → stay → prices
Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. asserted
Levy → start → few
Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change. asserted
prices → please → change
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