New Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing has previously worked with Detroit run game coordinator Hank Fraley.

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.

Free Press sports writer Christian Romo breaks down Thursday afternoon's Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings game on Christmas Day in Week 17 of the NFL season. The Vikings have been eliminated from playoff contention; the Lions have a 6% playoff chance ...

The Detroit Lions officially were eliminated from the playoff hunt on Christmas, and a lot of people watched it happen.

Detroit Lions next game will be on Christmas Day vs Minnesota Vikings, one of 3 NFL games on Christmas. Here's start time, TV channel and streaming.

Five Free Press sports writers make their picks for the Detroit Lions' Week 17 NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.

The Detroit Lions have needs along the edge and at cornerback going into the offseason, and one analyst believes the team should have an eye on three cut candidates from the Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings.

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 Minnesota Vikings played a lot of ugly football in 2025, but they did have one game that stood out among the rest.