You don’t have to tell the Minnesota Vikings how big Sunday night’s game is. In the days leading up to Sunday night’s showdown against the Detroit Lions, the Vikings took the unusual measure of buying around 1,900 tickets for the road game on the secondary market, at about $1,000 apiece, for a total approaching $2… Continue reading The Vikings Have Spent Nearly $2 Million on Tickets for the Lions Game
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Pat Jones II will miss Lions game
Jones was limited the first two days of practice but was back to full participation by week’s end. He said Wednesday he would play against the Lions. Ingram appeared on the practice report Thursday as a limited participant with a back issue but practiced fully Friday. For the Lions, running back David Montgomery (knee) and… Continue reading Pat Jones II will miss Lions game
PFT’s Week 18 2024 NFL game previews, led by Vikings-Lions
Two hundred and fifty-six down. Sixteen to go. And while most of the postseason field has been decided, five teams are alive for two remaining spots in the playoffs. More importantly, three division titles are still up for grabs — including the Sunday night showdown for the NFC North and the top seed in the… Continue reading PFT’s Week 18 2024 NFL game previews, led by Vikings-Lions
NFL assigns referee for Lions-Vikings game
The NFL has assigned the officiating crew for Sunday’s showdown between the Lions and Vikings. Lead referee Brad Rogers will head the crew for the de facto NFC North championship game at Ford Field. The winner between Detroit and Minnesota moves to 15-2, wins the division and earns the No. 1 seed in the NFC… Continue reading NFL assigns referee for Lions-Vikings game
Detroit Lions create second roster vacancy ahead of Vikings game
Late on Thursday, the Detroit Lions made a roster move that may tip their intentions on who will be playing in the big Sunday night finale against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions waived wide receiver Tom Kennedy and signed defensive back Morice Norris back to the practice squad. On the surface, this move looks like… Continue reading Detroit Lions create second roster vacancy ahead of Vikings game
Lots of Minnesota Gophers Players are Planning to Sit Out Bowl Game
Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The Minnesota Gophers have a football game tomorrow. That’s right, after sitting idle for the entire month of December (last played Nov. 24 vs Wisconsin), the Gophers will play in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday at 6 PM CST vs the Virginia Tech Hokies. Well, most of the healthy Minnesota… Continue reading Lots of Minnesota Gophers Players are Planning to Sit Out Bowl Game
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NFL player poll shows why Vikings Week 18 game with Lions is even more important
The Minnesota Vikings are chasing the No. 1 seed in the NFC and Sunday’s game with the Detroit Lions will determine who has home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. But if you thought Sunday’s game was important, it becomes even more important according to a recent NFL player poll conducted by ESPN. The poll included 111… Continue reading NFL player poll shows why Vikings Week 18 game with Lions is even more important
A different Sam Darnold? Vikings’ rematch with Lions has quarterback playing at the top of game
“Last year was a huge part for that for me, just being able to figure out my routine and figure out what the best study habits are,” Darnold said. “Being a backup quarterback, that’s the best way to learn what the best way is to study. … [Bringing] those study habits to what we do… Continue reading A different Sam Darnold? Vikings’ rematch with Lions has quarterback playing at the top of game
Alex Anzalone injury update: Latest news on Lions LB’s status for Vikings game
The Detroit Lions have a winner-take-all Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings that will determine the NFC North champion and the No. 1 seed in the conference, which will garner a first-round bye in the playoffs. One player we’re keeping an eye on this week is linebacker Alex Anzalone, who is working his way… Continue reading Alex Anzalone injury update: Latest news on Lions LB’s status for Vikings game