Detroit Lions won't rest starters no matter how Vikings fare: 'Going out to play and win'
If the Vikings beat the Packers on Sunday, the Lions can clinch the NFC North with a win in Week 18 no matter what they do vs. the 49ers.
What You Must Know About Lions Playoff Odds, Clinching Scenarios
The NFL season has reached its final two weeks, and the Detroit Lions are firmly in the race for a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs in the NFC. As it stands, the Lions are in a tie for the top spot in the NFC with an NFC North divisional opponent,
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Vikings playoff scenarios: How they get the 1, 5 or 6 seed
If the Vikings lose to the Packers on Sunday, the Lions will win the North by beating the 49ers on Monday night. In that scenario, Minnesota would be 13-3 and Detroit would be 14-2, so even if the Vikings defeated Detroit in Week 18 and both teams finished 14-3, the Lions win the tiebreaker (best record against divisional opponents).
Detroit Lions' Kalif Raymond returns to practice, Terrion Arnold out
The Lions opened Kalif Raymond's 21-day return-to-practice window but do not expect to have the return man for Monday's game vs. the 49ers
Detroit Lions aiming for top seed ahead of matchup against 49ers before facing Vikings at home
The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on their cellphones following a 34-17 bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference.
Final Drive: Lions, Vikings on collision course, with historically bitter taste for loser
After the Detroit Lions saw their fortunes take a pleasant turn with the Washington Commanders’ upset of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon, it appeared possible the Minnesota Vikings would extend the favor by losing to the Seahawks in Seattle.
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Dan Campbell: Lions will play to win on Monday night, even if the outcome is irrelevant
If the Vikings lose on Sunday to the Packers, the Lions can seize the No. 1 seed with a Monday night win over the 49ers. If the Vikings win on Sunday,
The Vikings have an important decision to make
In 15 games, Darnold has thrown for 3,776 yards, 32 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, leading the Vikings to a 13-2 record and potentially the top seed in the NFC come January. Minnesota is playing Detroit in the final week of the season,
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The Vikings Have One More Box To Check
This season has been awesome for Minnesota Vikings fans. The team has exceeded even the most optimistic fans’ wildest preseason expectations. Sam Darnold
NFL Week 17 odds, picks: Vikings-Packers highlights three days of action
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NFL QB Is Coming Out Of Retirement
The Detroit Lions are bringing back a familiar face in a very intriguing news story. According to NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero,