After Max Brosmer entered the second half of Sunday’s game against the New York Giants and led the Minnesota Vikings to a 16-13 victory, Brian O'Neill

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.

Ben Goessling has covered the Vikings since 2012, first at the Pioneer Press and ESPN before becoming the Minnesota Star Tribune's lead Vikings reporter in 2017. He was named one of the top NFL beat writers by the Pro Football Writers of America in 2024, after honors in the AP Sports Editors and National Headliner Awards contests in 2023.

Max Brosmer was awful, but Brian Flores' defense did more than enough for the Vikings to beat the Lions on Christmas Day.

Will Vikings QB Max Brosmer fare better in his second NFL start? Can the Minnesota defense keep the dangerous Detroit offense in check?

Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson delivers a blunt message to Max Brosmer after replacing the injured J.J. McCarthy.

Questions regarding J.J. McCarthy's short and long-term future with the Minnesota Vikings only loomed larger when he exited Sunday's game.