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.

If the Lions can win out and the Green Bay Packers drop their final two games, Detroit can still sneak into the playoffs. Margins are tight, but if the Lions show up the next two weeks they can still compete for a Super Bowl. That starts with Thursday’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Follow along here for live updates as the Lions try to keep their playoff hopes alive, playing host to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field.

The NFC North has a repeat champion in the Detroit Lions. A year after winning the first division title in franchise histor

Jordan Addison logró un acarreo de 65 yardas para el touchdown que definió el partido con 3:43 minutos restantes, por unos Vikings de Minnesota que forzaron seis pérdidas de balón y vencieron el jueves 23-10 a los Lions de Detroit,

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL game to be played on December 25, 2025 on ESPN.

The Detroit Lions can't win the NFC North after taking the last two titles. The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention before they took the field two weeks ago.