8:53 -- Minnesota does nothing with the turnover, yet another stand by the Detroit defense. But after getting the ball back, the Lions stall out after picking up one first down. Vikings have the ball back at their own one-yard line after an incredible 70-yard punt from Jack Fox.

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.

The Lions lost two players on their defense to injuries in their Thursday night Christmas Day game against the Vikings.

Lions star offensive lineman Penei Sewell returns after concerning injury early in Week 17 Christmas game against the Vikings

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.

The Lions updated the status of one of their starters against the Minnesota Vikings, listing starting left tackle Taylor Decker as "questionable."

Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings game channel will be on TV if you're in local market. Nationally, it will be streaming on Netflix. How to watch it.

Despite a furious comeback attempt by the Detroit Lions, the Pittsburgh Steelers recorded a 29-24 win in a wild game that literally came down to the wire.