Minnesota knock down Lions playoff hopes
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The Minnesota Vikings are trying to practice the process of winning in December despite being eliminated from contention for the playoffs.
The Minnesota Vikings brought Christmas cheer, winning their fourth in a row against the Detroit Lions. But how did the players fare for fantasy?
The Week 17 Lions vs. Vikings game on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, streams exclusively on Netflix. For the second year in a row, Netflix is the home to the NFL on Christmas Day, broadcasting the Cowboys vs. Commanders at 1 p.m. ET and the Lions vs. Vikings at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks
Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3:43 left after the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the Detroit Lions from contention for the playoffs with a 23-10 victory.
The Minnesota Vikings have lots of questions to ponder regarding J.J. McCarthy as the 2025 season comes to a close.
With the third straight loss for the Detroit Lions, the Green Bay Packers clinched at least a wild-card spot and still could catch the Chicago Bears for the NFC North title.
The Minnesota Vikings defense looks better than ever, in part due to more responsibilities for Harrison Smith. KOC doesn't want him to retire just yet.
When the Vikings lost four straight games in November, it looked like defensive coordinator Brian Flores wouldn't be a hot name in this year's head coaching carousel. Now, after four-straight wins, allowing only 12.3 points per game, he has re-established himself as one of the best assistant coaches in the NFL.