Detroit (5-2) takes on the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) for a Week 8 matchup on Monday Night Football. This will be the first time Ford Field is hosting a Monday Night game since 2018.
Last time out: A dominant performance from the Baltimore Ravens humbled a Lions team running on a four-game win streak. In the 38-6 defeat, the Lions couldn't find a way to slow down Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson who racked up 357 yards passing with three touchdowns, one touchdown on the ground and a 155.8 passer rating.
The offensive performance wasn't much better for Detroit. Rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs was the one bright spot. A threat on the ground and through the air, Gibbs totaled 126 yards and a touchdown. With the game starting to get out of reach early, the offense was thrown out of their game plan and never regained momentum.
Las Vegas also struggled in Week 7. They were handed a 30-12 loss by the Chicago Bears. The Raiders couldn't stop Chicago's run game that recorded 173 yards and two touchdowns. Against a rookie backup quarterback in Tyson Bagent, the Raiders' defense recorded two sacks but didn't do enough to make him uncomfortable in his first start.
With starter Jimmy Garoppolo out, Brian Hoyer played most the game for Las Vegas. The 15-year veteran quarterback completed just 53.1 percent of his passes and threw two interceptions for a 37.1 passer rating. They didn't get much help from the run game either. As a team they had 39 yards rushing.
Matchups: The Lions have relied more on their passing game the last two weeks than they have all season. This time around they may need to pivot more to their run game. The Raiders have been successful at limiting the opponent passing game, allowing 187.4 yards per game—fifth best in the NFL. Their run defense sits near the bottom of the league, allowing 129 yards a game. Likely the lead back again, can Gibbs build on what was his best performance yet against the Ravens?
In their last meeting: Detroit lost 31-24. Raiders running back Josh Jacobs led the way with 28 carries for 120 yards and two touchdowns. That 2019 contest saw former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throw for 406 yards, finding wide receivers Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones Jr. for a combined 258 yards and two touchdowns.
The overall series: The Raiders hold a 7-6 lead in games against the Lions. This will be the first time the Raiders take on the Lions since their move to Las Vegas in 2020. The Lions have won four of the last five.
Matchup odds: Detroit is favored heavily with a 76.5 percent chance to win by ESPN analytics.
Here are 5 Raiders storylines to follow heading into Monday's matchup:
1. Davante Adams: 'We're still building'
A familiar Lions' opponent Davante Adams speaks with media about playing in Detroit again and the possible return of Jimmy Garoppolo ... WATCH
2. Versus: Maxx Crosby, Tyree Wilson look to be driving forces in Motor City
Maxx Crosby, Tyree Wilson and the Raiders offensive line will need to be key contributors in a tough battle against the Lions … READ MORE
3. Thayer Munford Jr. providing 'good juice' to offensive line while preparing to face an old college rival
Former Ohio State tackle Thayer Munford Jr. has been a high energy player for the Raiders' offense and will be looking forward to another battle with old rival Aidan Hutchinson ... READ MORE
4. Jimmy Garoppolo: 'It's a big one this week for us'
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo discusses his potential return to the field Monday, the offensive struggles so far this season and taking on the Lions ... WATCH
5. Coach McDaniels looks for a fast start against the Lions
Head Coach Josh McDaniels opens up on some of the improvements his team is emphasizing this week and how they are approaching Week 8 against Detroit ... WATCH
View photos of the starters for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Head Coach Josh McDaniels
Offensive Coordinator: Mick Lombardi
Defensive Coordinator: Patrick Graham
Special Teams Coordinator: Tom McMahon
(AP Photo/John Locher)

WR Davante Adams
Backed up by Kristian Wilkerson
(AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

T Kolton Miller
Backed up by Justin Herron
(AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

G Dylan Parham
Backed up by Jordan Meredith
(AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

C Andre James
Backed up by Jordan Meredith
(AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

G Greg Van Roten
Backed up by Jordan Meredith
(AP Photo/Matt Durisko)

T Jermaine Eluemunor
Backed up by Thayer Munford Jr.
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

TE Austin Hooper
Backed up by Michael Mayer and Jesper Horsted
(AP Photo/John Locher)

WR Jakobi Meyers
Backed up by DeAndre Carter
(AP Photo/John Locher)

WR Hunter Renfrow
Backed up by Tre Tucker
(AP Photo/John Locher)

QB Jimmy Garoppolo
Backed up by Brian Hoyer and Aidan O'Connell
(AP Photo/John Locher)

RB Josh Jacobs
Backed up by Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah, and Brandon Bolden
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

FB Jakob Johnson
(Ben Liebenberg via AP)

DE Maxx Crosby
Backed up by Isaac Rochell
(AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

DT Jerry Tillery
Backed up by John Jenkins and Nesta Jade Silvera
(AP Photo/John Locher)

DT Bilal Nichols
Backed up Adam Butler and Byron Young
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DE Malcolm Koonce
Backed up by Tyree Wilson
(AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

LB Robert Spillane
Backed up by Kana'i Mauga
(AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

LB Divine Deablo
(AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

LB Luke Masterson
Backed up by Amari Burney
(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

CB Nate Hobbs
Backed up by Jakorian Bennett and David Long Jr.
(AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

CB Marcus Peters
Backed up by Amik Robertson
(AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

S Marcus Epps
Backed up by Roderic Teamer and Chris Smith II
(John McGillen via AP)

S Tre'von Moehrig
Backed up by Isaiah Pola-Mao
(AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)

K Daniel Carlson
(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

P/H AJ Cole
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

LS Jacob Bobenmoyer
(AP Photo/Bart Young)

PR/KR DeAndre Carter
Backed up by Ameer Abdullah and Hunter Renfrow
(AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)