Minnesota Vikings eliminate Lions from playoff contention
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The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are set for an NFC North matchup on Christmas Day. Follow the action here with highlights, stats and more.
After the Lions were eliminated from the playoffs, fans recalled Dan Campbell's words following Detroit's 2023 Championship Game loss.
The Minnesota Vikings have lots of questions to ponder regarding J.J. McCarthy as the 2025 season comes to a close.
That was a unique one. In their 23-10 win over the Lions on Christmas Day, the Vikings won the turnover battle 6-0 and managed just 3 net passing yards. To put those numbers (and some others) into context, we dug up a handful of interesting statistical notes from this strange victory.
Despite already being eliminated from playoff contention, the Vikings got six turnovers and ended Detroit's chances on Thursday.
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell spotlights the amazing effort that Andrew Van Ginkel and the defense put forth in Christmas win vs. Lions
In this game, Brosmer managed to avoid any turnovers, which he gets credit for. But everything else was a mess. He completed 9 of 16 passes for 51 yards and lost 48 yards on seven sacks. The three net passing yards are the fewest by a winning team in nearly two full decades.
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson was stunned by the Lions' defensive breakdown on the 65-yard touchdown that led to crushing their playoff hopes.