The Detroit Lions headed to Minnesota to face a Vikings squad that were winners of three consecutive games, heading into their Week 17 contest at U.S. Bank Stadium. For the first time in three years, ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Harrison Smith reveled in his moment with the roaring Minnesota crowd, blowing kisses during an extended showing on the videoboard near the end of one of his best games in a 14-year ...

The Minnesota Vikings played the role of spoiler on Christmas. Their 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions officially eliminated their divisional rival from playoff contention, while also giving each team ...

The Detroit Lions were one of the co-favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl at the start of the season, but they were eliminated from postseason contention on Christmas Day as they were ...

In a game that featured 3 net passing yards for the Minnesota Vikings and six giveaways by the Detroit Lions, the purple team prevailed 23-10, ending Dan Campbell’s once-promising season. Along the ...

Minnesota’s defense forced six turnovers for a 23-10 Christmas Day win over NFC North rival Detroit. The Vikings had only 161 yards of offense, including just 3 passing, but they put the game away ...

After losing to the Steelers last weekend, the Lions had a short week to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, taking on the Vikings on the road. Rather than seize the moment and keep breathing, the ...