The Vikings’ nine-game winning streak came crashing to a halt on Sunday night in Detroit. They failed to score a touchdown despite moving the ball into the red zone four times and gave up the final 21 points of the game in a 31-9 loss that sends them to Los Angeles next Monday night as… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell: Sometimes you get hit in the mouth and have to respond
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Justin Jefferson Says Referees Missed "A Lot" of Holding Calls During Vikings' Loss to Lions – Athlon Sports
Justin Jefferson Says Referees Missed “A Lot” of Holding Calls During Vikings’ Loss to Lions Athlon Sports Justin Jefferson Addresses The Media Following Sunday’s Loss To The Lions Vikings.com Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: ‘I won’t be able to sleep Saturday’ FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Justin Jefferson cites missed calls but says execution cost Vikings vs. Lions MLive.com 10 QUESTIONS… Continue reading Justin Jefferson Says Referees Missed "A Lot" of Holding Calls During Vikings' Loss to Lions – Athlon Sports
Not the same defense? Lions dispel doubters vs. Vikings
DETROIT – Even with a 14-2 record at the tail end of the best regular season in franchise history, the Lions didn’t need to look far to find disrespect entering their finale against the Vikings on Sunday. The Lions’ defensive players knew what was being said about them: that they were too injured to slow… Continue reading Not the same defense? Lions dispel doubters vs. Vikings
Terrion Arnold injury update: Dan Campbell offers some good news
During the Detroit Lions’ emphatic win over the Minnesota Vikings, the team suffered two more injuries to their defense. Defensive tackle Pat O’Connor has a calf injury, while cornerback Terrion Arnold has a foot injury. Both players were initially ruled questionable to return but later downgraded to out. There was no update on O’Connor after… Continue reading Terrion Arnold injury update: Dan Campbell offers some good news
Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson booed early, then silenced in return to Detroit
They grabbed two interceptions off Lions quarterback Jared Goff, marking only the third time all season Goff threw multiple picks in a game. Goff opened the game dicing up Vikings blitzes, but safety Josh Metellus got the upper hand when he tipped a hurried Goff throw into the air for linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. to… Continue reading Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson booed early, then silenced in return to Detroit
How can Minnesota Vikings trust Sam Darnold again?
DETROIT – Whoever told Sam Darnold to aim high should have chosen their words more carefully. In one of the most dramatic disintegrations in the wretched big-game history of a seemingly cursed sports market, Darnold, on Sunday night, choked. In the biggest game of his career, and perhaps the biggest game of the NFL season,… Continue reading How can Minnesota Vikings trust Sam Darnold again?
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions highlights | Week 18 – NFL.com
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions highlights | Week 18 NFL.com Vikings 2025 Opponents in Photos Vikings.com Tre Carroll, Ken Evans both score 17 to help Florida Atlantic hold off East Carolina 78-76 CBS Sports Florida Atlantic Takes Down ECU For First AAC Win Florida Atlantic University Athletics Pirates Return to Minges to Host Florida Atlantic Saturday ECUPirates.com Source link
Lions secure NFC’s No. 1 seed as massive matchup with Vikings turns into rout
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring one of his four TDs against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) At least the Minnesota Vikings will make some history next week. They’ll be the first 14-win wild-card playoff team in NFL history. There can be complaints about… Continue reading Lions secure NFC’s No. 1 seed as massive matchup with Vikings turns into rout
Vikings vs. Lions score and live updates: Gibbs’ third TD extends Detroit’s lead on NFL ‘Sunday Night Football’
Sign up for The Athletic and follow our Vikings and Lions reporters for news, updates and analysis. The Vikings and the Lions, both 14-2, face off in the final game of the regular season to determine the NFC North champion, who will get a first-round bye, and who will get home-field advantage throughout the NFC… Continue reading Vikings vs. Lions score and live updates: Gibbs’ third TD extends Detroit’s lead on NFL ‘Sunday Night Football’
Lions appear to get away with intentional grounding against Vikings
Jared Goff and the Lions may have gotten away with intentional grounding in the first half of Sunday night’s decisive game against the Vikings at Ford Field. With the ball at their own 8-yard-line early in the second quarter, Goff dropped back and retreated into his end zone while under pressure from multiple Vikings defenders.… Continue reading Lions appear to get away with intentional grounding against Vikings