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The Detroit Lions’ lost to a third-string, undrafted rookie quarterback who completed eight passes for 51 yards—just barely enough to offset the 48 yards of sack yardage he lost. That’s how bad the Lions’ offense was against the Minnesota Vikings in their (essentially) season-ending loss on Christmas. Let’s break it all down in our penultimate […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Sometimes, when the offense is struggling, the defense needs to pick them up. On Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Minnesota Vikings’ defense not only picked up the offense, but they also carried them all the way into 2026 with some serious momentum. Minnesota’s defense forced six turnovers from a Detroit Lions’ offense that […]
From Daily Norseman | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was in the giving spirit on Christmas. After throwing back-to-back interceptions in the third quarter, the Lions went from having a tied game against the Minnesota Vikings to being down two field goals against undrafted rookie quarterback Max Brosmer. The Lions were never able to regain even a neutral position […]
From Acme Packing Company | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are tied at halftime, 7-7. Stick with us right here for the second of the Christmas Day game, and chat with us in the comment section at the bottom of the page.
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
We’re through the first quarter of play at U.S. Bank Stadium, and your Minnesota Vikings lead the Detroit Lions by a score of 7-0. (This is going to be an abbreviated version of the usual recap, because I listened to it on the radio while driving home from work. My apologies.) The Vikings took the […]
From Daily Norseman | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Minnesota Vikings host the Detroit Lions today in the Twin Cities. This matchup of NFC North rivals is certainly a disappointing one, considering where these teams were just a year ago. Will Detroit rebound from their heartbreaking loss on Sunday? Can Minnesota pull off the home upset for the holiday? Let’s tune in and find out! […]
From Canal Street Chronicles | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Detroit Lions’ playoff hopes died on Christmas in one of the worst offensive showings in recent memory. Detroit turned the ball over six times, rushed for under 2.5 yards per carry, and Jared Goff was sacked five times. Detroit only 196 total yards of offense prior to a last-minute, pad-statting drive, which would have […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 1 read
We’re right around half an hour away from the kickoff of this Christmas Day “Winter Whiteout” matchup between the Detroit Lions and your Minnesota Vikings from U.S. Bank Stadium. Let’s give you everything you need to be caught up on today’s game. Date and Time: Thursday, 25 December 2025, 3:30 PM Central time Location: U.S. […]
From Daily Norseman | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
It’s last call for the Detroit Lions. While their playoff chances are already slim, if they lose their Christmas Day matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, it will officially be over. In order to make the postseason, the Lions need ot beat the Vikings this week, beat the Chicago Bears next week, and have the Green […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Detroit Lions (8-7) and Minnesota Vikings (7-8) have declared their inactives ahead of their Week 17 matchup. While the Vikings ruled out four key players on Wednesday, the Lions ruled out starting safety Avonte Maddox and assigned a questionable designation to 11 players, with most eyes landing on the status of Pro Bowl wide receiver […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Forget the presents, the NFC North is serving up a high-stakes Lions vs Vikings collision with playoff survival on the line. Detroit (8-7) heads into U.S. Bank Stadium to face Minnesota (7-8) on Christmas Day, where the holiday cheer will be in short supply for two rivals currently falling well short of pre-season expectations. For Detroit, their mission is simple: win out and hope for a lot of help to keep their postseason dreams alive. Meanwhile, the already eliminated Vikings, with...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season opens with three Thursday games as the NFL continues to grow its Christmas Day schedule. The league has set kickoff times for the games to resemble a typical Sunday slate of games, with a 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. start time over the course of the […]
From The Phinsider | about 1 month ago | 1 read
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Christmas is a day filled with family, food, gifts, and now football? The NFL has been attempting to take over the holiday for the past few years and now the Detroit Lions are the latest victim in the Christmas Day games. The Lions go on the road to take on the Minnesota Vikings to give […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME IN HOLLIS, QUEENS! And also here at The Daily Norseman and lots of other places as well. On this Christmas Day, some of us. . .and, we hope, some of you as well. . .will be spending some of our time watching our Minnesota Vikings take the field in their “Winter Whiteout” […]
From Daily Norseman | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Most Detroit Lions fans this week can probably relate to feeling like an angry elf with the team’s floundering season. The unraveling has been defined less by one collapse than by a steady accumulation of them. Each loss has felt heavier than the last, often coming in ways that raise new questions rather than offering […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings face off on Christmas afternoon—the middle game of an NFL tripleheader. While the stakes may not be as high as the Lions or Vikings want, it is still an opportunity to take part in one of our biggest passions, and surrounded by loved ones, no less. This game is […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Oddsmakers project the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) to see their three-game winning streak come to an end, as they are 7.5-point underdogs in a matchup with the Detroit Lions (8-7) on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at U.S. Bank Stadium. The over/under for the game is set at 43. Ready to watch the game? Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! How to watch Lions vs. Vikings: TV channel & live stream TV channel: Netflix Lions Insights The Lions ra...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
When the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) host the Detroit Lions (8-7) on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at U.S. Bank Stadium, they will look to build on a three-game winning streak. Lions vs. Vikings Odds Point Spread The spread for this matchup is set at 7.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Lions as the favorites. Moneyline As for the moneyline, the Lions have -375 odds to pick up the win, while the Vikings are listed at +297 to claim victory. Over/Under Finally, the over/under for the ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 5 reads
It’s time to have a look at the final injury reports for the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions as they head into their Christmas Day matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here’s the rundown of everyone who’s been given an injury designation by both clubs. Detroit Lions Yes, the Lions decided to list nearly a […]
From Daily Norseman | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
We’ll have the final injury reports for the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions ahead of the Christmas Day matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium, but first, we want to do a quick roundup of some of the roster moves that the purple have made over the past couple of days. Yesterday, the Vikings officially made […]
From Daily Norseman | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Minnesota Vikings (7-8) are listed as an underdog by 8.5 points as they aim to keep their three-game winning streak alive in a matchup against the Detroit Lions (8-7) on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Lions vs. Vikings Game Info When: Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET Where: U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota TV info: Netflix Lions vs. Vikings Odds Favorite Total Detroit Moneyline Minnesota Moneyline BetMGM L...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
In preparation for their Christmas Day game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions have elevated two players from their practice squad. Just like last week, the Lions are temporarily bringing up tight end Giovanni Ricci and offensive lineman Kingsley Eguakun. Eguakun got his first career start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, serving as […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Detroit Lions (8-7) and Minnesota Vikings (7-8) have declared their Week 17 injury designations ahead of their Thursday afternoon matchup on Christmas Day. While the Lions have been dealing with some significant injuries of late, the Vikings will be without three starters and one rotational player who served as a starter for most of […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 1 month ago | 1 read