Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings expected to compete for chance to sign All-Pro

Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Usually, the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings’ battles are restricted to the field, fighting for the chance to take the NFC North Divisional crown. That’s especially true this season, with both teams sharing the same record ahead of their pivotal Week 17 matchups. Both teams still have a chance at securing… Continue reading Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings expected to compete for chance to sign All-Pro

Where Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers & Chicago Bears stand heading into Week 17

GREEN BAY Current playoff seed: No. 6 Remaining opponents: at Minnesota (13-2), vs. Chicago (4-12) Remaining opponent record: 17-14 Twentyman: The Packers clinched a spot in the playoffs with the win over New Orleans last week, so what remains to be determined for them the rest of the way is which NFC Wild Card seed… Continue reading Where Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers & Chicago Bears stand heading into Week 17

Ex-Viking Teddy Bridgewater coming out of retirement to sign with Lions

Former Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is returning to the NFL, signing a deal with the Detroit Lions just days after he led a high school football team in Miami to a state championship. Bridgewater, 32, returns to the NFL after retiring this past offseason. In his retirement, Bridgewater coached his high school alma mater, Miami… Continue reading Ex-Viking Teddy Bridgewater coming out of retirement to sign with Lions

NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell said there would be no resting of players despite the team’s injury woes in Week 17 against the 49ers.  “Yeah, I’ll make this easy for everybody that way all the critics can jump out and start attacking, but that way you don’t have to debate them anymore,” Campbell said via… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Dan Campbell, Lions, Packers, Vikings

NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Love, Jameson Williams, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell thinks WR Jameson Williams had his “best game” of his career in Week 16’s win over the Bears.  “Offensively, our game balls were (Amon-Ra) St. Brown and Jamo, both of those guys had huge games and really it was probably Jamo’s best game that he’s had since he’s been here… Continue reading NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Love, Jameson Williams, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Clay Travis’ NFL Six Pack: Vikings And Lions Will Cap Week Of Winners

It’s Christmas Eve and I’m ducking away from Christmas movies and backyard basketball — I have to put my 14-year-old in his place — to give you my OutKick Six Pack, Santa Clay style.  Reminder, in case you’ve forgotten, we’ve got double Christmas games on Netflix tomorrow — assuming their tech can handle it — and… Continue reading Clay Travis’ NFL Six Pack: Vikings And Lions Will Cap Week Of Winners

Lions won’t rest starters vs. 49ers, regardless of Vikings-Packers outcome

While the NFL and media are hyperfocused on the postseason and all the complex playoff clinching scenarios, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has made it clear, regardless of playoff implications, when they take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17: “We’re going out to play and win this game.” While the Lions (13-2) are… Continue reading Lions won’t rest starters vs. 49ers, regardless of Vikings-Packers outcome

Here’s every way Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings can get No. 1 seed in NFC

DETROIT – The race for the No. 1 seed in the NFC is down to three teams: the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. Sunday brought some clarity to the race for the top spot in the conference, as the Eagles finally dropped a game and put the Lions and Vikings firmly in the… Continue reading Here’s every way Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings can get No. 1 seed in NFC

NFL power rankings: Lions, Vikings, Rams rise; Eagles, Steelers, Broncos fall ahead of Week 17

With two weeks left in the 2024 NFL regular season, the race for the top of the league is tight. Who will keep bringing the gifts for Christmas week, and who’s ready to fade before ringing in the new year? Here’s looking at how all 32 teams stack up against each other, complete with some… Continue reading NFL power rankings: Lions, Vikings, Rams rise; Eagles, Steelers, Broncos fall ahead of Week 17

2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North

The NFC playoff picture is starting to take shape, as the Washington Commanders earned a massive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to set themselves up for their first playoff berth in four years. Washington also eliminated Dallas and San Francisco with its upset of Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Rams lead the Seattle Seahawks… Continue reading 2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Cowboys push Bucs out of first; Lions, Vikings tied atop NFC North