Minnesota Vikings Defense

Vikings, Detroit Lions

Vikings defense forces six turnovers, knocks out Lions from playoff contention with fourth win in a row

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.

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Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks

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14-year veteran explains how Vikings defense ignored ‘realities’ to dominate Lions

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Amon-Ra St. Brown leaves game late in 4th quarter vs Vikings

The Detroit Lions lost linebacker Alex Anzalone, defensive back Thomas Harper and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown in their most recent loss.

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Lions vs Vikings Christmas game prediction, key matchups, who has edge

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Lions vs Vikings score as Detroit eliminated from playoff contention

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Vikings still finding value and fun in winning down the stretch despite being out of contention

The one-week-at-a-time approach — a football coaching classic — has worked well with the Vikings, who have won four consecutive games to bring their record back to .500 at 8-8.

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Vikings Ride Epic Defensive Performance to Christmas Day Win Over Lions

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Lions vs. Vikings on Christmas: Detroit eliminated by Minnesota, underscoring NFL's unpredictability

Vikings, Brian Flores

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Brian Flores Gets Strong Message After Vikings Beat Lions

It was a spectacular defensive showing from the Minnesota Vikings in the 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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Vikings work to re-sign free-agent defensive coordinator Brian Flores

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Extending Brian Flores Should Be a Top Priority for the Vikings This Offseason

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Lions’ season ends as offense collapses against Vikings

In a season defined by missed opportunities, the Detroit Lions saved their most lifeless offensive performance for the moment it mattered most.

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Vikings Did Something On Christmas That No NFL Team Has Done In 47 Years

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Vikings Set Dubious Passing Marks In Victory Over Detroit

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The Vikings Answered One Question On Defense and Created Another On Offense

Thursday wasn’t the first time that Kevin O’Connell praised the Minnesota Vikings’ defense after a win. Still, he probably hasn’t praised it enough,

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A fan favorite was a big winner for the MInnesota Vikings in Week 17

The Minnesota Vikings turned in one of the best defensive performances of any team in Week 17 against the Detroit Lions. The unit, coached by Brian Flores, has been reasonably good all year long, but it reached another level on Christmas Day against its division rival.

Minnesota's New Country

Minnesota Vikings Defensive Streak Not Seen In NFL For 3 Decades

The Vikings' defense is making history, shutting out opponents for six straight games, a feat not seen in the NFL for over three decades as they gear up for the Lions.

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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.

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Emotional Vikings Harrison Smith issues guarantee after crushing Lions

After defeating the Lions 23-10 on Christmas Day, Vikings veteran safety Harrison Smith issued an emotional guarantee.

Lions vs. Vikings score, live updates: Minnesota leads 23-10 late in fourth quarter

Follow live coverage of today’s Christmas Day game as the Lions and Vikings square off in an NFC North showdown