Max Brosmer earned his first NFL win as a starting quarterback on Christmas. The Minnesota Vikings ' undrafted rookie QB did it in a way that's never been done before. And in full honesty, it's not just for a first win that this has never happened before. It's for any quarterback win ever.

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.

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.

Despite already being eliminated from playoff contention, the Vikings got six turnovers and ended Detroit's chances on Thursday.

The Detroit Lions committed six turnovers at the Minnesota Vikings to let a largely terrific defensive effort go to waste.

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

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.

Minneapolis — Richard Silva grades the Detroit Lions in their 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday.