Robertson comes up big: How good was Amik Robertson Sunday night? His versatility has been such a big asset for this team all season with his ability to play inside in the slot and out wide. He was given the assignment early in the week to cover Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson and gave… Continue reading Observations from the Detroit Lions’ Week 18 victory over the Minnesota Vikings
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The Lions’ historic crown, and fallout for Vikings, Kevin O’Connell: Sando’s Pick Six
Jared Goff had an early screen pass intercepted deep in Detroit Lions territory, and a deep ball from his own end zone picked off later. Sam Darnold missed throw after throw for the Minnesota Vikings. The final, most pivotal game of the NFL regular season, the first between teams with 14-2 records, was not the… Continue reading The Lions’ historic crown, and fallout for Vikings, Kevin O’Connell: Sando’s Pick Six
2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket: Full Wild Card Weekend schedule for NFC and AFC after Lions destroy Vikings
Getty Images Everything always gets crazy during the final week of the NFL regular season, and this year was no different. It lasted all the way until the final game of Week 18 to determine what the 2025 NFL playoff picture would look like with Wild Card Weekend ahead. The drama started early Sunday with… Continue reading 2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket: Full Wild Card Weekend schedule for NFC and AFC after Lions destroy Vikings
What Dan Campbell said to Vikings coach after Detroit Lions beat them in biggest game of season
DETROIT – Dan Campbell had a message for the coach of the Minnesota Vikings after the Detroit Lions beat them for the second time in the biggest game of this NFL season. The Lions and Vikings met on Sunday Night Football with the NFC North title and No. 1 playoff seed on the line. Both… Continue reading What Dan Campbell said to Vikings coach after Detroit Lions beat them in biggest game of season
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
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