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Minnesota Vikings eliminate Lions from playoff contention

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Minnesota plays spoiler, Detroit eliminated: Vikings vs. Lions takeaways

Detroit entered a must-win Week 17 game against NFC North foe Minnesota with a league-low eight turnovers all season.

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Minnesota Vikings force 6 turnovers to eliminate Detroit Lions — and put Green Bay Packers in playoffs

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Lions will miss playoffs after turnover-laden loss to Vikings

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Bah-freakin'-humbug: Lions ruin Christmas for their fans

In a must-win game, the Lions got spanked, 23-10, by the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Dec. 25, losing their third-straight and getting knocked out of the playoffs.

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Lions vs. Vikings Week 17 Highlights: Dominant Minny Defense Ends Detroit's Year

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

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Lions vs Vikings score as Detroit eliminated from playoff contention

Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw two interceptions and lost three fumbles in one of the worst games of his Lions career.

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

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

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Taylor Decker injury update; Detroit Lions will replace LT vs Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is active against the Minnesota Vikings after he was listed as questionable with a knee injury.

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

Despite already being eliminated from playoff contention, the Vikings got six turnovers and ended Detroit's chances on Thursday.

Justin Jefferson Breaks Randy Moss Record, How Vikings WR Made NFL History vs. Lions

Justin Jefferson made history during the Minnesota Vikings' 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Jefferson reached 8,379 career receiving yards during the contest, surpassing Pro Football Hall of Fame wideout Randy Moss for the most by any NFL player through their first six seasons.

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Lions vs. Vikings prediction, odds, start time: 2025 Christmas Day NFL picks from advanced model

Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. The latest Vikings vs. Lions odds have Detroit favored by 7 points, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook. Before making any Lions vs. Vikings picks, check out the NFL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model .

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Vikings star couldn’t believe how open late jet sweep was against Lions

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson was stunned by the Lions' defensive breakdown on the 65-yard touchdown that led to crushing their playoff hopes.

Jared Goff, Lions Eliminated From NFL Playoff Race with Loss to Vikings, Fans Stunned

The Detroit Lions have been eliminated from playoff contention after losing 20-10 to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.