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.

Rookie quarterback Max Brosmer made unique NFL history with his performance in the Vikings' upset win over the Lions on Thursday evening.

Follow Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings live updates and score in an Christmas NFL game Thursday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium to start Week 17.

Justin Jefferson made history during the Minnesota Vikings' 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Jefferson reached 8,379 career receiving yards during the contest, surpassing Pro Football Hall of Fame wideout Randy Moss for the most by any NFL player through their first six seasons.

The NFL season continues Week 17 when the Minnesota Vikings host the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. Start time, how to watch, stream and TV schedule.

The Lions face the Vikings in Minneapolis on Christmas Day. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 17.

The Vikings’ win over the Lions today means that fellow NFC North rival Green Bay has officially clinched a playoff spot. Right now, the Packers are slotted in the No. 7 seed, which would send them to Chicago to face the division-leading Bears in a rematch of that spectacular prime-time showdown last week.

The Vikings' offense has struggled in the team's Christmas Day clash with the Lions but Minnesota has capitalized on Jared Goff's turnovers.