Vikings, Detroit Lions and Jared Goff
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Quarterback Jared Goff turned in his worst performance of the season, and was among the lowest graded players in Thursday's game via Pro Football Focus. With three fumbles lost and two interceptions, Goff earned an overall offensive grade of 46.6, which ranked above only tight ends Giovanni Ricci and Shane Zylstra and center Kingsley Eguakun.
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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.
Rookie quarterback Max Brosmer made unique NFL history with his performance in the Vikings' upset win over the Lions on Thursday evening.
The Detroit Lions (8-7) seek revenge against the Minnesota Vikings (7-8) from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., in a Christmas Day matchup that pits two NFC North rivals against one another.
Former Detroit Lions quarterback Adrian Martinez has a new NFL home, returning to the New York Jets after being released.
The Lions turned the ball over six times, losing to the Vikings to end their playoff hopes despite allowing only 161 net yards of total offense.
At home, Goff's wife, Christen Harper Goff, is focused on family life and their 5-month-old daughter, Romy. Christen says the Goffs will spend Christmas in Michigan per realtor.com: “We are here in Michigan through this season, so we're here, we'll be celebrating here.”
Hooker signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets, adding depth to a banged-up quarterback room and reuniting Hooker with former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Hooker has now bounced around the league a bit since leaving the Lions, but could find an opportunity to see playing time with the bottom-dwelling Jets.
This ex-Detroit draft pick will now play under a pair of former Lions coordinators from his time with the organization.