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Jared Goff, Lions Eliminated From NFL Playoff Race with Loss to Vikings, Fans Stunned

The Detroit Lions have been eliminated from playoff contention after losing 20-10 to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.

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Lions Eliminated After Turnover-Fueled Loss to Vikings, Send Packers to Playoffs

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Lions eliminated after Goff's uncharacteristic giveaways in loss that sends Packers to playoffs

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'Yeah, it sucks': Jared Goff on Lions' playoff chances ending

The 2025 campaign has officially turned into a lost one for the Detroit Lions (8-8).

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Lions' playoff chances end with loss to Vikings: 'It sucks'

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Packers clinch NFL playoff spot as Lions lose to Vikings

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Jared Goff doesn’t hold back on missing NFL playoffs

Jared Goff was responsible for five of Detroit’s six turnovers on Thursday.

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Detroit Lions report card: Offense needs an overhaul after Vikings mess

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Packers Clinch Playoff Berth With Vikings Win Over Lions

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Lions vs. Vikings prediction, odds, start time: 2025 Christmas Day NFL picks from advanced model

Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. The latest Vikings vs. Lions odds have Detroit favored by 7 points, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook. Before making any Lions vs. Vikings picks, check out the NFL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model .

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Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: How to watch the Christmas NFL game today

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Viral Video of NFL Official at Lions-Vikings Game Sparks Conspiracy Theories

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Amon-Ra St. Brown leaves game late in 4th quarter vs Vikings

The Detroit Lions lost linebacker Alex Anzalone, defensive back Thomas Harper and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown in their most recent loss.

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Minnesota Vikings force 6 turnovers to eliminate Detroit Lions — and put Green Bay Packers in playoffs

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Lions vs Vikings score as Detroit eliminated from playoff contention

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Minnesota plays spoiler, Detroit eliminated: Vikings vs. Lions takeaways

The Vikings' defense harassed Lions quarterback Jared Goff all game, forcing six turnovers to earn a 23-10 win over the Lions on Christmas.

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Vikings 23-10 Lions (Dec 25, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

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Vikings win fourth straight, knock Lions out of playoff race

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Grades: Detroit Lions Jared Goff, Offensive Line Flop

Detroit allowed five sacks and a total of eight tackles for loss. Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel was a force on stunts, as he recorded 1.5 sacks, two tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries.

Detroit Lions free agents in 2026 include several starters

Detroit Lions have some of their core locked into contracts, but have some starters set to hit 2026 NFL free agency. Here's the list.

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Can the Lions make the playoffs? What does Detroit need to happen?

Can the Lions still make the playoffs? Yes, but what does Detroit need to happen as Christmas Day vs. the Minnesota Vikings arrives?

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NFL Coach’s Challenge: Should the Detroit Lions Fire Dan Campbell?

A day after a disastrous loss to a shorthanded Minnesota Vikings team with their playoff lives on the line, we discuss if the Detroit Lions should can Campbell.

Can Detroit Lions make the NFL playoffs? This 1 scenario must happen

The Lions can only make the playoffs as the 7-seed, which will play the 2-seed in the wild-card round. Currently the 2-seed is the Bears, who have clinched a playoff berth and are a win OR a Packers loss away from winning the NFC North.

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Detroit Lions Deserved Massive Regression After Poor GM Strategy

It was a dreadful performance from Dan Campbell's squad, with Detroit committing six turnovers – yes, six turnovers for the first time since 2015 – and averaging a measly 3.61 yards per play. It marked the Lions’ sixth-worst offensive efficiency in a game since 2010 (and their very worst efficiency in a contest since 2020).

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Vikings QB Max Brosmer somehow makes NFL history in Lions stunner

Rookie quarterback Max Brosmer made unique NFL history with his performance in the Vikings' upset win over the Lions on Thursday evening.

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NFL playoff picture: Lions eliminated, Packers clinch spot; only Bucs can change NFC field now

Notable odds: While the loss to the Panthers drops Tampa Bay out of playoff position for the time being, the Bucs still have a 54% shot at winning the NFC South, per The Athletic. That's because they face Carolina one more time and will hold the tiebreaker if they win that game.