Week 14 in the NFL saw some phenomenal performances from players who played collegiately in the West. Each week, we highlight the region’s best pro performances from the standout alumni veterans and rookies Here are my choices for the best of them.

Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth with the 42-yard field goal vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season.

Follow Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings live updates and score in an Christmas NFL game Thursday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium to start Week 17.

It's the Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season. Here's how to watch Christmas Day game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

Minnesota’s defense forced six turnovers in a 23-10 win over Detroit, eliminating the Lions from the playoffs Minnesota ’s defense forced six turnovers for a 23-10 Christmas Day win over NFC North rival Detroit.

Lions vs. Vikings is the middle game on Christmas, with Detroit having to avoid another loss to keep its season alive.

That makes it a Merry Christmas for the Green Bay Packers, who clinch a playoff berth with Detroit's loss. Jared Goff threw two interceptions, lost a fumble and played a role in two other turnovers, both aborted snaps.

The second NFL game on Christmas Day features the second of three division rivalries on the slate as the Detroit Lions visit the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions come in clinging to the slimmest playoff hopes,