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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3:43 left after the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the Detroit Lions from ...

For the Christmas Day game against the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t have much to play for, as the team was out of playoff contention. However, as the saying goes, misery loves company.

MINNEAPOLIS — Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3 minutes, 43 seconds left after the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the ...