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.

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.

Follow Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings live updates and score in an Christmas NFL game Thursday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium to start Week 17.

Dan Campbell is the big loser for the Detroit Lions after their latest defeat to the Minnesota Vikings that knocked them out of the playoffs.

The Minnesota Vikings made history on Christmas Day, beating the Detroit Lions 23-10 with just 3 net passing yards.

With JJ McCarthy out vs Lions, Vikings rookie QB impressed early on Christmas, sparking debate among fans over whether he should replace McCarthy for good.

It’s an appropriate way for the Lions’ postseason run to end, as Detroit hasn’t looked anything like their former selves in a long time. The run game has been pathetic, the rest of the offense has looked uninspired, and the explosive plays on defense killed them on a weekly basis.

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard drills a 52-yard field goal to give the Vikings a 10-7 lead over the Detroit Lions late in the third quarter.