Minnesota Vikings eliminate Lions from playoff contention
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Lions vs. Vikings on Christmas: Detroit eliminated by Minnesota, underscoring NFL's unpredictability
A lot can change in a year. Just ask the Lions and Vikings, whose Christmas Day game was expected to amount to much more.
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.
Despite already being eliminated from playoff contention, the Vikings got six turnovers and ended Detroit's chances on Thursday.
Rookie quarterback Max Brosmer made unique NFL history with his performance in the Vikings' upset win over the Lions on Thursday evening.