Takeaways from the Vikings’ 23-10 win over the Lions

If the Vikings weren’t going to be able to compete for a Super Bowl, they wanted to make sure neither were the Detroit Lions. That mindset served as motivation for the Vikings on Thursday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium en route to a 23-10 win that officially eliminated the Lions from the playoffs.

We're good: Detroit Lions 2026 mock draft simulation 1.0

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi as We're Good: Detroit Lions 2026 Mock Draft Simulation 1.0 . With the Detroit Lions season basically over, it is time to turn our attention to fixing the major issues that prevented the team from earning a spot in the playoffs.
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The dream is dead: Lions’ playoff elimination forces team into tough offseason decisions

MLive's Dungeon of Doom podcast discusses the team's elimination from the postseason and where they go from here.

Lions Fan Denies Being Racist Toward DK Metcalf As He Considers Litigation Over Physical Altercation

A fan who was allegedly assaulted by Steelers receiver DK Metcalf during a game against the Lions has denied claims of being racist.

Lions' Snap Counts Against Vikings Reveal Depth Issues

Playing on Christmas Day, the Lions fell 23-10 at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings in what was an extremely underwhelming performance. Battered with injuries and grappling with inconsistency throughout the season, the Lions were officially eliminated from postseason contention in Thursday's game.
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PFF grades, snap counts: Lions offense and defense at polar opposites in Minnesota

Detroit was eliminated from playoff contention after its offense turned the ball over six times, despite a decent performance from the defense.

Has the Lions' Super Bowl Window Closed? Colin Cowherd Says 'Self-Audit' Is Necessary

Detroit's 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings destroyed its playoff hopes and ensured an early offseason. And Cowherd believes the Lions must use that offseason for a major overhaul if they want to maintain their status as a contender.

Lions rooting guide: Best outcomes for draft position, 2026 schedule

If you’re rooting for draft position, root for the Ravens. Baltimore is currently 7-8 with a strength of schedule of .502. If they win and maintain a harder strength of schedule than Detroit, the Lions will jump them in draft order with both teams at 8-8.

Today in Sports - Detroit Lions lose to Green Bay Packers, making them the first team to go 0-16

2008 — The Detroit Lions lose to the Green Bay Packers 31-21, making them the first team to go winless through a 16-game season. 2008 — The New England Patriots become the NFL’s first team with an 11-5 record to miss the playoffs since Denver in 1985 and the first since the NFL expanded to six playoff teams per conference in 1990.
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