Detroit hosts NFC North rival Minnesota today at Ford Field as they try to improve their record to 6-2 overall and 2-1 in the division.

Here are five things to watch out for in today's contest:

1. Navigating the Minnesota blitz

Minnesota is No. 1 in the NFL in both number of blitzes (92) and blitz percentage (42 percent) and No. 2 in hurry percentage (12.8).

"What (Vikings defensive coordinator Brian) Flores has done, it's always disruptive defense," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said this week. "They force you into errors, they capitalize like they did Cincinnati this year. Forced five takeaways, two of them touchdowns. I mean, that's what they can do to you, they'll get on you."

Quarterback Jared Goff has been great against the blitz. He has the league's No. 1 passer rating (128.8

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