Marcus Spears, Michelle Beisner-Buck and Laura Rutledge added sideline and on-field commentary throughout the day. Things got a little silly down the stretch of the Flag Game, with players switching positions and Jaxon Smith-Njigba playing quarterback for the NFC, but athletes showed all afternoon they welcome competition in any form. Goff, Sam Darnold and Baker… Continue reading Byron Murphy Scores TD & Defensive MVP; Justin Jefferson Adds TD in NFC’s Pro Bowl Win
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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-Lions boasts end zone fun in race for NFC’s top spot
Kevin Seifert Close Kevin Seifert ESPN Staff Writer Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate… Continue reading Vikings-Lions boasts end zone fun in race for NFC’s top spot
Vikings to Unveil Rare Jersey Combo vs. Lions in Battle for NFC’s No. 1 Playoff Seed
The Minnesota Vikings saved a seldom-used jersey combination for the most important game of the 2024 NFL regular season. Minnesota announced Saturday it is wearing white pants with a white jersey and purple helmet for the Week 18 clash against the division rival Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Sunday Night Football. White on white… Continue reading Vikings to Unveil Rare Jersey Combo vs. Lions in Battle for NFC’s No. 1 Playoff Seed
Lions, Vikings Battle for NFC’s Top Seed
2024 NFL Playoff Picture, Week 18: Lions, Vikings battle for NFC’s top seed For a few teams, this is the week that means everything. In the NFC, the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are playing the ultimate Game 272 at Ford Field. The winner will have home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. The loser? A… Continue reading Lions, Vikings Battle for NFC’s Top Seed
Lions, Vikings to battle for NFC’s No. 1 seed, 1st-round bye
The NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final game of the regular season when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday night. The winner takes the NFC North and gets a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser becomes the No. 5 seed and must… Continue reading Lions, Vikings to battle for NFC’s No. 1 seed, 1st-round bye
Packers vs. Vikings score: Minnesota survives late Green Bay rally, will face Lions for NFC’s top seed
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings got a big lead on the rival Green Bay Packers back in September, going up 28-0 before nearly coughing up the advantage entirely. Three months later, they offered up a sequel for the U.S. Bank Stadium crowd, nearly surrendering a 27-10 fourth-quarter lead before outlasting their NFC North rivals for… Continue reading Packers vs. Vikings score: Minnesota survives late Green Bay rally, will face Lions for NFC’s top seed
Bears vs. Vikings score, takeaways: Minnesota rolls while strengthening case to win NFC’s No. 1 seed
Monday night’s game between the Vikings and Bears was a microcosm of what both teams’ seasons have been so far. Minnesota made the necessary plays to win the game while playing complementary football. The Bears showed flashes of their potential, but it was overshadowed by too many self-inflicted wounds. Minnesota’s 30-12 win was the byproduct… Continue reading Bears vs. Vikings score, takeaways: Minnesota rolls while strengthening case to win NFC’s No. 1 seed