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Minnesota Vikings eliminate Lions from playoff contention

The 6 turnovers that crushed the Detroit Lions’ fading hopes in Minnesota

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).

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Lions vs. Vikings on Christmas: Detroit eliminated by Minnesota, underscoring NFL's unpredictability

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Minnesota plays spoiler, Detroit eliminated: Vikings vs. Lions takeaways

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Bah-freakin'-humbug: Lions ruin Christmas for their fans

In a must-win game, the Lions got spanked, 23-10, by the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Dec. 25, losing their third-straight and getting knocked out of the playoffs.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown leaves game late in 4th quarter vs Vikings

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Lions vs Vikings Christmas game prediction, key matchups, who has edge

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

The Detroit Lions face the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day. Kickoff from Minneapolis, Minnesota, is set for 4:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings Christmas Day game

Although the Lions are known for hosting their traditional Thanksgiving Day game, Detroit has only played twice on Christmas Day. The Lions dropped both of their previous Christmas games, first losing to the Miami Dolphins (27-20) in 1994 and against the Denver Broncos (17-7) in 1999 at the old Pontiac Silverdome.