Minnesota Vikings eliminate Lions from playoff contention
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Detroit was eliminated from playoff contention after its offense turned the ball over six times, despite a decent performance from the defense.
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.
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Six turnovers. With their season hanging by a thread, the Detroit Lions nearly matched their total number of turnovers from the season’s first 15 games (eight). They lost four fumbles and Jared Goff threw two picks against Minnesota’s unrelenting blitz in the 23-10 loss.
The Detroit Lions will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2022 after losing their third straight game Thursday, against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Detroit Lions were officially eliminated from playoff contention in Week 17 with their 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.