Evans is a special teamer who hasn’t played on defense in the past four games. Jones has five sacks on the year so his loss could be impactful. Risner has yet to play this year due to injury. Read all the best Lions coverage at the Detroit Free Press and Lions Wire.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings didn't lose a game for the sixth straight week, but this time, fans can thank the bye. Week 7 should prove much tougher in terms of retaining a spotless record, as the Detroit Lions, last year's NFC runner-up, come to town for a showdown of the NFC North's top two contenders.