Max Brosmer is about to get his moment in the national NFL spotlight on Christmas afternoon. And if he's going to have success against the Lions' defense, he'll likely have to get rid of the ball quickly behind an offensive line playing without three starters.

Smith’s interception was one of six turnovers the Vikings forced in a 23-10 victory over Detroit that came almost solely because of their aggressive defense.

Smith, the veteran safety who could be playing his final games for the Vikings, was a huge part of a dominant defensive performance.

The Detroit Lions committed six turnovers at the Minnesota Vikings to let a largely terrific defensive effort go to waste.

The second NFL game on Christmas Day features the second of three division rivalries on the slate as the Detroit Lions visit the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions come in clinging to the slimmest playoff hopes,

The holiday season is being consumed by football, but one player's NFL cleats will steal the show on Christmas. The Minnesota Vikings will play Thursday as the NFC North team looks to finish the season strong against two divisional opponents.

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Vikings rule out quarterback J.J. McCarthy for Week 17 Christmas Day game against Lions with hand fracture injury