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 .

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off three straight wins since being eliminated from the playoffs, but now they will be without J.J. McCarthy for the first time during this win streak. The team will likely be using Max Brosmer on Christmas Day against a Detroit Lions team that will be playing with a chip on their shoulders.

Jordan Mason will join J.J. McCarthy and other Vikings players on the bench when Minnesota faces the Lions on Christmas Day.

The Vikings are turning to Max Brosmer to start Christmas Day against the Lions. Who is Minnesota's new starting quarterback against Detroit?

The Minnesota Vikings can play "Krampus" on a division rival's season this Christmas, but they might not have J.J. McCarthy in doing so.

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