Why the Detroit Lions will finally get help from Packers by beating Vikings

As I’m sure you’re aware of by now, the Detroit Lions could clinch the NFC No. 1 seed by Monday night. The scenario is simple: first, they need the Green Bay Packers to defeat the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon (4:25 p.m. ET on FOX — nationally televised). Then the Lions need to defeat the… Continue reading Why the Detroit Lions will finally get help from Packers by beating Vikings

Lions playoff picture: Updated NFL scenarios for Detroit to clinch NFC No. 1 seed

The Lions have had the best season in franchise history, but that hasn’t been enough to secure the NFC North title — yet. The Vikings have also had an impressive year. The two teams share the same record, so the division will be decided in the final two weeks. Entering Week 17, the Vikings host… Continue reading Lions playoff picture: Updated NFL scenarios for Detroit to clinch NFC No. 1 seed

Prisco’s Week 17 NFL picks: Packers edge Vikings, 49ers stun Lions on Monday night

Two good weeks in a row. It truly is a Christmas miracle.  After a miserable run with my NFL picks, it’s been two straight weeks of solid picking for me. I went 9-6-1 against the spread this past week and 12-4 straight up. That ups my straight-up season record to 153-87 and my ATS season… Continue reading Prisco’s Week 17 NFL picks: Packers edge Vikings, 49ers stun Lions on Monday night

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