Minnesota Vikings eliminate Lions from playoff contention
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The Minnesota Vikings brought Christmas cheer, winning their fourth in a row against the Detroit Lions. But how did the players fare for fantasy?
NFL Week 17 continues with Christmas Day football when the Detroit Lions travel to face the Minnesota Vikings. Start time, schedule and how to watch.
After its Christmas Day debacle, ESPN analyst Ryan Clark called the performance "unacceptable" from Lions quarterback Jared Goff.
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.
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Smith’s interception was one of six turnovers the Vikings forced in a 23-10 victory over Detroit that came almost solely because of their aggressive defense.
The Dallas Cowboys will look to get back on track when they face the Minnesota Vikings in a key NFC matchup on Sunday Night Football. Minnesota is coming off a 31-0 win over the Washington Commanders last Sunday,
Brian Flores picked the perfect time to create chaos for the Detroit Lions. Flores, in his third season as the Vikings' defensive coordinator, is in the final year of his contract. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Vikings are currently working toward extending his deal.