Lions vs. Vikings Prop Bets: Detroit Must Win Out For Any Playoff Hopes

• The Lions need outside help to make the playoffs

• Max Brosmer will start for the Vikings at QB

• Detroit is favored by over a touchdown

The Lions have their backs against the wall entering Week 17. Detroit must win out and hope the Packers lose their final two games to keep their playoff hopes alive. According to the analytics, the Lions have a 4% chance of making the postseason.

Detroit is coming off a bad game, so this is a great spot to back their players to rebound. I have targeted three props on Fanatics Sportsbook for the game.

Lions vs. Vikings Prop Bets

The odds for Lions vs. Vikings props are courtesy of Fanatics Sportsbook. Sign up for a Fanatics account today and get up to $2,000 in FanCash. Read more about this promo in our Fanatics Sportsbook review.

If you're in a state where Fanatics Sportsbook is not yet legal, we recommend playing at Underdog Fantasy. Get more details in our Underdog Fantasy review and sign up below with promo code WSNPLAY.

Jameson Williams Over 62.5 Receiving Yards (-115) at Fanatics Sportsbook

Jameson Williams is the No. 2 receiver in Detroit, but his role continues to grow as the season develops. His production has been outstanding, and I think he’s due for another big performance.

Williams has cleared 63 receiving yards in four of his last five games, all coming over the past four weeks. During that span, he’s topped 100 yards twice, including a 144-yard outing against Green Bay.

Minnesota’s secondary has played well in 2025, but I expect them to focus much of their attention on Amon-Ra St. Brown. That should open the door for Williams to have a massive game.

Williams has 57 receptions for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns on the season. He’s gone over this prop in nine games, making this my favorite player prop on the board for this matchup.

Bet at Fanatics and Get Up to $2,000 in FanCash

Jared Goff Over 242.5 Passing Yards (-115) at Fanatics Sportsbook

If Williams is going to have a big game, his quarterback should follow suit. Goff has gone over 243 passing yards in five straight games, and I see that streak continuing in Week 17.

On the season, Goff has thrown for 4,036 yards and 32 touchdowns, the second-most passing scores in the league. He’s putting together an MVP-caliber season, and the Lions need him to deliver in a must-win spot.

Goff has cleared this line in 10 games this season and has consistently been one of the league’s better quarterbacks over the past few years. Minnesota ranks third in pass defense, but Goff will need to be at his best, and I believe he will be.

I expect Detroit to try to get Jahmyr Gibbs going on the ground after a quiet stretch. If the run game gets established, Goff should have opportunities to exploit the Vikings’ secondary. In a game where Detroit needs him most, I expect Goff to clear this number comfortably.

Sign Up at Fanatics and Get $2,000 in FanCash

Aaron Jones Over 58.5 Rushing Yards (-115) at Fanatics Sportsbook

I’m backing Aaron Jones over 58.5 rushing yards. With Max Brosmer under center, Minnesota should lean more heavily on the run game this season.

I generally avoid Vikings wide receivers in the prop market, but their running backs offer value. Jones continues to see substantial volume and draws a favorable matchup against an average Lions defense.

Jones has 114 carries for 495 yards and one touchdown this season. Last week against the Giants, he logged 21 carries for 85 yards, and I expect a similar workload in this spot.

Most of Minnesota’s offensive success in 2025 has come on the ground, as I don’t trust Brosmer. Jones’ rushing yards prop offers the most value among Vikings player bets. 

Detroit has struggled defensively all season, so Jones should find plenty of running room and has a strong chance to clear this number with ease.

Join Fanatics Today and Get Up to $2,000 in FanCash