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 career. The Vikings had a blast,

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.

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 Detroit Lions lost to the Minnesota Vikings 23-10 on Christmas Day, and are now eliminated from playoff contention. Colin Cowherd asks if the Lions’ Super Bowl window has officially closed following the departures of Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn and their lack of follow-up.

KSTP Sports was in the Vikings’ locker room following Thursday’s win over Detroit. The Vikings are now 8-8, out of the basement in the NFC North.We spoke with WRs Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson,

Detroit’s 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday wasn’t just a defeat — it was a collapse. With the playoffs on the line in a win-or-go-home scenario, the Lions’ offense failed to show any urgency,

The Minnesota Vikings dominated the Detroit Lions on defense, winning 23-10 on Christmas Day to leapfrog their division foes in the NFC North.

Highlights from the matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day during Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season.