Pre Game Lions Links for Sunday 1-5-25

Articles:

INACTIVES: Lions vs. Vikings:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/inactives-lions-vs-vikings-anzalone-montgomery-raymond

5 things to watch: Lions vs. Vikings:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/5-things-to-watch-lions-vs-vikings-anzalone-goff-gibbs

NFC playoff seeds and matchups: Everything to know entering Lions-Vikings:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/05/nfl-playoffs-schedule-nfc-bracket-matchups-2025/77476389007/

Mitch Albom: Dan Campbell's roots help make him the Lions savior:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2025/01/05/dan-campbell-background-detroit-lions-head-coach-nfl/77455484007/

Dan Campbell's life and advice: 'I’m going to have regrets':  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/05/dan-campbell-advice-detroit-lions-nfl/77462072007/

Lions 'seek blood' in winner-take-all game vs. Vikings:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/05/detroit-lions-seek-blood-in-nfc-north-finale-vs-minnesota-vikings/77455967007/

Best seasons and records in Lions history: Where 2024 ranks:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/05/best-seasons-in-lions-history-record/77453621007/

Aidan Hutchinson injury timeline: The latest on recovery from broken leg:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/05/aidan-hutchinson-injury-update-timeline-leg-lions/77457427007/

Lions tiebreaker scenarios: How result vs Vikings affects playoff seed:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/05/lions-tiebreaker-scenarios-vikings-playoffs-nfl-2024/77455508007/

Is David Montgomery playing today? Lions RB status vs Vikings:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/01/05/david-montgomery-injury-update-vikings-jahmyr-gibbs/77455268007/

Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Week 18 with Vikings Wire:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/behind-enemy-lines-lions-vs-vikings-week-18-preview-interview/

Film room: Detroit Lions defense made plays despite some struggles and miscues:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2025/01/04/detroit-lions-film-review-defense-made-plays-despite-some-struggles-and-miscues/

Best Bet: St. Brown Shines on Sunday Night:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/best-bet-st-brown-shines-on-sunday-night

Key Matchup: Justin Jefferson vs. Lions' Secondary:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/key-matchup-justin-jefferson-lions-secondary

Report: Alex Anzalone to Play Against Vikings, Snap Count Monitored:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/report-alex-anzalone-to-play-against-vikings

What First-Round Bye Would Mean for Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/what-first-round-bye-would-mean-for-lions

Detroit Lions updated 2024 depth chart: Week 18 vs. Vikings:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/1/5/24333823/detroit-lions-updated-2024-depth-chart-week-18-vs-vikings

Vikings vs. Lions bold prediction: Jared Goff bests Brian Flores a 4th time:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/1/5/24335864/vikings-lions-bold-prediction-jared-goff-bests-brian-flores-fourth-time

How a win or loss today vs. Vikings changes Lions' path to the Super Bowl:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2025/01/05/how-a-win-or-loss-today-vs-vikings-changes-detroit-lions-path-to-the-super-bowl-2/

Vikings and Lions dance their way to the playoffs in race for NFC's No. 1 seed:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43263067/minnesota-vikings-detroit-lions-viral-celebrations

The Vikings are playing psychological games with the Lions:  https://www.thebiglead.com/the-vikings-are-playing-psychological-games-with-the-lions

Kevin O'Connell Report Turns Heads Hours Before Crucial Vikings-Lions Matchup:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings/kevin-oconnell-report-turns-heads-hours-before-crucial-vikings-lions-matchup

Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions Prediction, Picks Week 18: The Battle for the No. 1 Seed:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/vikings-vs-lions-prediction-picks-week-18-2025/

Ben Johnson will be in demand, but he might not want to leave Detroit:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ben-johnson-will-be-in-demand-but-he-might-not-want-to-leave-detroit

Lions’ Ben Johnson linked to Jaguars as he mulls his Detroit future:  https://nypost.com/2025/01/05/sports/lions-ben-johnson-linked-to-jaguars-does-he-want-to-leave-detroit/

Vikings Media:

Vikings at Lions Week 18 Game Preview:  https://www.vikings.com/news/lions-week-18-game-preview-2024

Video - SNF's Tony Dungy Breaks Down Sunday's Vikings-Lions Showdown:  https://www.vikings.com/video/snf-s-tony-dungy-breaks-down-sunday-s-vikings-lions-showdown

Inside scoop: Five Vikings-Lions questions with Detroit writer:  https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/inside-scoop-five-vikings-lions-questions-with-detroit-writer-01jgsjbvx900

Video:

Lions Gameday Live - Opening Thoughts on Vikings:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1571671

Tale of the tape for Vikings-Lions Week 18 matchup | 'NFL GameDay Morning':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/tale-of-the-tape-for-vikings-lions-week-18-matchup-nfl-gameday-morning

Who needs No. 1 seed more: Vikings or Lions | 'NFL GameDay Morning':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/who-needs-no-1-seed-more-vikings-or-lions-nfl-gameday-morning

Will Lions defense be able to slow down Sam Darnold in Week 18? | 'NFL GameDay Morning':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/will-lions-defense-be-able-to-slow-down-sam-darnold-in-week-18-nfl-gameday-morning