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The Detroit Lions lost to the Minnesota Vikings 23-10 on Christmas Day, and are now eliminated from playoff contention. Colin Cowherd asks if the Lions’ Super Bowl window has officially closed following the departures of Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn and their lack of follow-up.
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.
Kingsley Eguakun made his second start in place of an injured Graham Glasgow at center and had two bad snaps that led to fumbles.
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Vikings Set Dubious Passing Marks In Victory Over Detroit
The Minnesota Vikings’ passing game was not exactly a work of art in their 23-10 victory over the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. Anyone who watched the game can assure you of that. The aenimic nature of the offense and the fact that the Vikings won anyway just shows that there are a lot of different ways to win in the National Football League,
In the words of Porky Pig, “That’s all, folks,” when it comes to the Detroit Lions’ season, as they are now officially eliminated from the postseason after dropping a Week 17 matchup to the Minnesota Vikings in stunning fashion, losing 23-10.
With their playoff lives on the line, the Detroit Lions produced an absolute dud, turning the ball over six times, forcing zero turnovers and falling to the Minnesota Vikings 23-10. That makes it a Merry Christmas for the Green Bay Packers, who clinch a playoff berth with Detroit's loss.