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Lions vs. Vikings injury report has 3 ruled out, 5 questionable for Week 18

The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings released their final injury reports of the week on Friday and a total of three players have been ruled out and another five are questionable for the Week 18 game on Sunday night. The two players ruled out for the Lions are running back David Montgomery and cornerback Emmanuel… Continue reading Lions vs. Vikings injury report has 3 ruled out, 5 questionable for Week 18

How the Lions’ Dan Campbell became ‘Dan Gamble’ vs. the Vikings

“Detroit probably more than anyone has a depth of plays and personnel they can go to on fourth down,” Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores said. “But that’s kind of a leaguewide trend. There’s a lot more fourth-down attempts than five, 10 seasons ago. It’s not just it’s third down and it’s over, which historically that’s… Continue reading How the Lions’ Dan Campbell became ‘Dan Gamble’ vs. the Vikings

Elijah Spencer Highlights vs. Virginia Tech (2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl MVP)

Elijah Spencer closed his college career with 6 receptions for 81 yards and 2 touchdowns as Gopher Football defeated Virginia Tech 24-10 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

Lions LB Alex Anzalone not 100%, weighing risks to play vs. Vikings

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone’s status for the team’s finale against the Minnesota Vikings appears to still be in the air. On Thursday, Anzalone participated in his first non-walkthrough practice since breaking his left forearm in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was not a fully-padded practice and he was sporting a brace on… Continue reading Lions LB Alex Anzalone not 100%, weighing risks to play vs. Vikings

Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson focused on team stakes vs. the Lions

That sentiment does not seem to have morphed into any sort of resentment for Joseph or his former team. Hockenson denied that Sunday’s matchup held any extra weight because of his injury. “Injuries happen in this game and in this league,” Hockenson said. “I’m excited to play ‘em for sure, and I’m excited to be… Continue reading Vikings’ T.J. Hockenson focused on team stakes vs. the Lions

5 Qs Lions vs. Vikings preview: Sunday night shootout incoming

It isn’t a playoff game, but it might as well be, and we would never pass up the opportunity to get some intel from the opponent’s perspective. We called on Arif Hasan—check out and subscribe to his great work here—to give us some insight into the other 14-2 team in the division, the difference a… Continue reading 5 Qs Lions vs. Vikings preview: Sunday night shootout incoming

Closing Out 2024 | Gopher Men's Basketball vs. Morgan State Cinematic Recap

Take a behind the scenes look at Gopher Men’s Basketball’s 90-68 win over Morgan State. Sign up for daily email updates from Gopher Athletics! Go to to sign up.

NFL Week 18 odds, picks: Vikings claim NFC North title, No. 1 seed with win vs. Lions; Bengals beat Steelers

We have reached the end of the road of the 2024 regular season with Week 18 on our doorstep. It’s been a wild year, setting the stage for what should be a fantastic playoff run over the next month. We’re also wrapping up the year on a positive note regarding my weekly bets, going 10-6… Continue reading NFL Week 18 odds, picks: Vikings claim NFC North title, No. 1 seed with win vs. Lions; Bengals beat Steelers

Brian Flores vs. Ben Johnson is a matchup made for this type of moment

EAGAN, Minn. — Who will be the one to do it? To hear the clang of the bell, inch toward the middle of the ring and hurl his right fist at the other man? Will it be Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, or will it be Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson? They are… Continue reading Brian Flores vs. Ben Johnson is a matchup made for this type of moment