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Rookie quarterback Max Brosmer made unique NFL history with his performance in the Vikings' upset win over the Lions on Thursday evening.
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.
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.
The NFL season continues Week 17 when the Minnesota Vikings host the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. Start time, how to watch, stream and TV schedule.
The Lions face the Vikings in Minneapolis on Christmas Day. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 17.
The Minnesota Vikings are now riding high after securing their fourth straight win, as the season has just one week left. In the process of securing it, they knocked their division rival out of any chance of making the playoffs. They now head into Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers.
The Vikings beat the Lions because of their defense. Brian Flores' unit, which entered the game having gone seven straight weeks without allowing a passing touchdown, dominated. The Vikings forced five turnovers. They shut down Detroit's run game, and quarterback Jared Goff looked flustered.
The Vikings' offense has struggled in the team's Christmas Day clash with the Lions but Minnesota has capitalized on Jared Goff's turnovers.