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
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PFT’s Week 18 2024 NFL game previews, led by Vikings-Lions
Two hundred and fifty-six down. Sixteen to go. And while most of the postseason field has been decided, five teams are alive for two remaining spots in the playoffs. More importantly, three division titles are still up for grabs — including the Sunday night showdown for the NFC North and the top seed in the… Continue reading PFT’s Week 18 2024 NFL game previews, led by Vikings-Lions
Final Vikings at Lions Week 18 Injury Report
EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings (14-2) on Friday ruled out outside linebacker Pat Jones II (knee) for Sunday’s winner-takes-the-division Week 18 game at the Detroit Lions (14-2). Minnesota listed linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (illness) and cornerback Fabian Moreau (hip) as questionable. The other players on the Vikings report this week for injuries — Harrison Smith (foot),… Continue reading Final Vikings at Lions Week 18 Injury Report
NFL player poll shows why Vikings Week 18 game with Lions is even more important
The Minnesota Vikings are chasing the No. 1 seed in the NFC and Sunday’s game with the Detroit Lions will determine who has home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. But if you thought Sunday’s game was important, it becomes even more important according to a recent NFL player poll conducted by ESPN. The poll included 111… Continue reading NFL player poll shows why Vikings Week 18 game with Lions is even more important
Dan Campbell on Week 18 showdown with Vikings: “Exciting . . . but it’s not like it’s the playoffs”
By way of upside, the stakes on Sunday night between the Vikings and Lions are as high as they can be in a regular-season game. By way of downside, it’s not as if the loser will be done. Lions coach Dan Campbell knows it. “I mean, this is exciting, but it’s not like it’s the… Continue reading Dan Campbell on Week 18 showdown with Vikings: “Exciting . . . but it’s not like it’s the playoffs”
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
Vikings’ Ty Chandler: Five carries in Week 17
Chandler rushed five times for 7 yards in Sunday’s 27-25 win over the Packers. Chandler barely saw any playing time behind Aaron Jones (quad) and Cam Akers in Sunday’s matchup against Green Bay. The 26-year-old running back played just seven of the Vikings’ 72 offensive snaps in the contest, though his five rushing attempts marked… Continue reading Vikings’ Ty Chandler: Five carries in Week 17
NFL Power Rankings Week 18 of 2024 Season
No. 4 (no change): NFL Staff, Bleacher Report The Minnesota Vikings just keep on stacking wins. And now, after downing the Green Bay Packers in a game that wasn’t as close as the score for much of the afternoon, Minnesota is one Week 18 win away from something that would have seemed laughable back in… Continue reading NFL Power Rankings Week 18 of 2024 Season
Lions face short week in hosting Vikings in key game | Sports
The Detroit Lions have a short week to prepare for a pivotal matchup against Minnesota, and they will not complain about that fact. The winner will earn the NFC North title and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser will start the playoffs on the road as a fifth-seeded wild card. “You couldn’t write… Continue reading Lions face short week in hosting Vikings in key game | Sports
Packers-Vikings tops Christmas games to lead Week 17 slate
The midweek Christmas games generated all of the headlines, but as usual, the top NFL audience of the week was on Sunday. Sunday’s Packers-Vikings NFL national window averaged 26.4 million viewers on FOX, up 1% from coverage on CBS featuring Bengals-Chiefs last year (26.2M) and the seventh-largest audience of the NFL season. The Vikings’ win… Continue reading Packers-Vikings tops Christmas games to lead Week 17 slate