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Jared Goff, Lions Eliminated From NFL Playoff Race with Loss to Vikings, Fans Stunned

The Detroit Lions have been eliminated from playoff contention after losing 20-10 to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.

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NFL Christmas: Lions’ loss puts Packers into playoffs

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Lions vs Vikings score as Detroit eliminated from playoff contention

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Lions playoff picture: How loss to Vikings impacts NFC wild-card race, Detroit's postseason chances

With the loss to the Vikings on Thursday, the Lions are officially eliminated from playoff contention.

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Lions eliminated from playoffs after 23-10 loss to Vikings on Christmas

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How Detroit Lions can be eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17

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Lions' playoff chances eliminated after Vikings loss, Packers clinch

The Lions entered Christmas Day with slim hopes to qualify for the postseason, but after turning the football over six times en route to a 23-10 loss to NFC North rival Minnesota (8-8) from U.S. Bank ...

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Vikings Ride Epic Defensive Performance to Christmas Day Win Over Lions

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Lions commit six turnovers in gross Christmas Day loss vs. Vikings

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Lions vs. Vikings prediction, odds, start time: 2025 Christmas Day NFL picks from advanced model

Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. The latest Vikings vs. Lions odds have Detroit favored by 7 points, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook. Before making any Lions vs. Vikings picks, check out the NFL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model .

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Grades: Detroit Lions Jared Goff, Offensive Line Flop

Detroit allowed five sacks and a total of eight tackles for loss. Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel was a force on stunts, as he recorded 1.5 sacks, two tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries.

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4 positions Detroit Lions need to address in 2026 NFL offseason

A big 2026 NFL offseason is next for Detroit Lions after they missed playoffs for 1st time since 2022. Here are 4 positions Brad Holmes must address.

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Can the Lions make the playoffs? What does Detroit need to happen?

Can the Lions still make the playoffs? Yes, but what does Detroit need to happen as Christmas Day vs. the Minnesota Vikings arrives?

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NFL Coach’s Challenge: Should the Detroit Lions Fire Dan Campbell?

A day after a disastrous loss to a shorthanded Minnesota Vikings team with their playoff lives on the line, we discuss if the Detroit Lions should can Campbell.

Can Detroit Lions make the NFL playoffs? This 1 scenario must happen

The Lions can only make the playoffs as the 7-seed, which will play the 2-seed in the wild-card round. Currently the 2-seed is the Bears, who have clinched a playoff berth and are a win OR a Packers loss away from winning the NFC North.

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NFL Christmas games INSTANT takeaways: Lions are tamed as playoff race takes shape

Nate Tice reacts to the Christmas Day NFL slate and looks ahead to the NFL playoff race. Nate gives his instant takeaways from the Dallas Cowboys win over the Washington Commanders, a wild Minnesota Vikings upset win to knock the Detroit Lions out of playoff contention and the Denver Broncos taking care of the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night in their quest for the top seed in the AFC.

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Detroit crumble and a Kelce farewell? - Christmas Day in the NFL

The Detroit Lions suffer a defeat that ends their play-off hopes while Denver beat Kansas City in what could be Travis Kelce's final home game for the Chiefs.

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Detroit Lions Deserved Massive Regression After Poor GM Strategy

It was a dreadful performance from Dan Campbell's squad, with Detroit committing six turnovers – yes, six turnovers for the first time since 2015 – and averaging a measly 3.61 yards per play. It marked the Lions’ sixth-worst offensive efficiency in a game since 2010 (and their very worst efficiency in a contest since 2020).