With their playoff lives on the line, the Detroit Lions produced an absolute dud, turning the ball over six times, forcing zero turnovers and falling to the Minnesota Vikings 23-10. That makes it a Merry Christmas for the Green Bay Packers, who clinch a playoff berth with Detroit's loss.

Vikings' fans gave Harrison Smith a standing ovation after a huge game in Thursday's 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Smith got a game ball, and got emotional in the locker room after the win.

The Lions are on the outside of the NFC playoff picture entering Week 16. Here's a look at their playoff chances and scenarios.

It seemed like it was going to be a magical moment for a Detroit Lions team that didn't deserve one. The Lions got a break on a missed Chris Boswell field goal.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were able to escape Detroit with a win over the Lions on Sunday as an offensive pass interference negated the go-ahead touchdown.

The Lions have been in this back-against-the-wall spot at various points in this season, but not quite like this.

The Detroit Lions have gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs. With six turnovers in a 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Detroit was eliminated from postseason contention.

The Lions are fighting for their playoff lives with two weeks remaining in the year, and they want revenge for a loss they suffered earlier. The Vikings will be without J.J. McCar