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NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25

Lions get clowned after being eliminated in embarrassing fashion vs. Vikings

The Detroit Lions got a huge serving of fan shaming this holiday season.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25

Vikings set all kinds of records after beating Lions with 3 passing yards

If you asked any Minnesota Vikings fan what they wanted for Christmas, a win over the Detroit Lions was probably at the top of the list. But doing it with just three, yes, three, net passing yards?

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 25

Vikings' win over Lions featured historically inept passing performance

The Minnesota Vikings played the role of spoiler on Christmas. Their 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions officially eliminated their divisional rival from playoff contention.

Vikings win fourth straight, knock Lions out of playoff race

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NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 25

5 things that stood out from the Vikings' turnover-filled win over Detroit

Every time you watch a Minnesota Vikings game, you might just see something (or multiple somethings) you've never seen before. That was the case on this

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / December 25

Minnesota Vikings Shock the Detroit Lions On Christmas Day

In a game that was equal parts ugly and beautiful, the Minnesota Vikings kept their season alive by absolutely suffocating the Detroit Lions, 23-10. It wasn’t just a win; it was a statement that Brian Flores’ defense can drag this team across the finish line even when the offense forgets to show up.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 25

Vikings win fourth straight, knock Lions out of playoff race

Jordan Addison broke free for a 65-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled away for a 23-10 win over the eliminated Detroit Lions on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Brian Flores News / A to Z Sports / December 25

Brian Flores' defense gives Vikings fans well deserved Christmas present by giving the Lions a giant lump of coal

Going into Thursday afternoon's game against the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings had struggled to force turnovers. After forcing a whopping 33 last season, Brian Flores' defense had forced just 15 going into Thursday's game, an average of one per game.

NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 25

Behind all-time defensive performance, Vikings end Lions' playoff hopes

In completely unorthodox fashion, the Minnesota Vikings just won their fourth game in a row and knocked one of their biggest rivals out of playoff contention.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 25

Lions' window could be closing after being eliminated from playoffs

Sloppy Lions' window could be closing after being eliminated from playoff contention

The Detroit Lions championship window may be closing.

Vikings win over Lions featured historically inept passing performance

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Minnesota Vikings News / 5 GOATs / December 25

Justin Jefferson surpasses Randy Moss for most receiving yards through first six NFL seasons

On Thursday, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson broke the record for the most receiving yards through the first six seasons of an NFL career.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Aaron Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25

Vikings’ Aaron Jones returns to Christmas game vs. Lions after injury scare

With the Minnesota Vikings dealing with injuries on their roster alreadt like to quarterback JJ McCarthy, the team had a concerning scare during its Christmas Day game against the Detroit Lions.

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NFL News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 25

Aaron Jones injured on uncalled hip-drop tackle by Lions' Jack Campbell

Vikings running back Aaron Jones suffered an apparent lower-body injury on what looked like a clear hip-drop tackle from a Lions defender late in the first half of Thursday's game at U.S.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / December 25

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: Inactives for Week 17 matchup

The Detroit Lions are set to hit the road on Christmas to take on the Minnesota Vikings in what should prove to be a vital NFC North battle. Ahead of that game, both teams have shared their list of inactive players for the Week 17 matchup.

Minnesota Vikings News / A to Z Sports / December 25

Minnesota Vikings dealt a lump of coal in their stocking right before Christmas Day game vs. Lions

Ninety minutes before the Minnesota Vikings are set to face off against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day, we saw the inactives drop, and there are multiple big names on it.

Minnesota Vikings News / Minnesota Vikings on SI / December 25

Vikings rolling with undrafted QB, O-line loaded with backups on Christmas

Max Brosmer is about to get his moment in the national NFL spotlight on Christmas afternoon. And if he's going to have success against the Lions' defense, he'll likely have to get rid of the ball quickly behind an offensive line playing without three starters.