Thursday, December 25, 2025

Lions Links for Thursday Evening 12-25-25

Articles:

RECAP: Lions at Vikings:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-at-vikings-goff-gibbs-hutchinson-teslaa






Lions Eliminated From Playoffs After Turnover-Filled Loss to Vikings:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/lions-eliminated-playoffs-after-turnover-filled-loss-to-vikings



Five main reasons the Lions lost at the Vikings, killing playoff chances:  https://lionslowdown.com/2025/12/26/five-main-reasons-the-lions-lost-at-the-vikings-killing-playoff-chances/

Lions fall to Vikings after turning the ball over six times:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/lions-fall-vikings-after-turning-ball-over-six-times

Snap reactions to every Week 17 game: Cowboys win first Christmas game, Vikings handle Lions (Lions - How concerning was quarterback Jared Goff's performance? Very concerning. Goff couldn't get much going as the offensive line struggled to protect him without starting LT Taylor Decker, who was ruled inactive with an illness. The tough Vikings' defense sacked Goff five times, while forcing five turnovers by him (two interceptions, three fumbles), which tied a career high. Detroit's eight turnovers through Week 16 were the fewest in the NFL, but they would end with a season-high six total turnovers in Minnesota as Goff went 18-for-29 for 197 passing yards and a touchdown, while facing constant pressure. With the loss, the Lions were also eliminated from playoff contention.  Key stat to know: This is the first time the Lions have lost multiple fumbles in a game this season with four. Goff fumbled his snap in the first quarter then RB Jahmyr Gibbs fumbled while rushing at 14:22 in the second quarter, and Goff fumbled twice in the fourth quarter. Prior to this game, Detroit's last time losing at least two fumbles in any game was in Week 12 of 2023 against the Packers. The Lions' 38-game streak without losing multiple fumbles was the fourth-longest active streak in the NFL entering Thursday behind the Falcons (42), Chiefs (41) and Texans (40). -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47401706/nfl-week-17-2025-season-questions-takeaways-lessons-stats-recap-every-game

Lions-Vikings on Christmas Day: What We Learned from Minnesota's 23-10 win:  https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-vikings-on-christmas-day-what-we-learned-from-minnesota-s-23-10-win

Packers clinch spot in NFC playoffs following Lions' loss to Vikings; Detroit eliminated:  https://www.nfl.com/news/packers-clinch-spot-nfc-playoffs-lions-loss-vikings-detroit-eliminated


Vikings play Scrooge, end Lions' faint playoff hopes with dominant defense:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/vikings-vs-lions-live-updates-score-highlights-key-moments-christmas/live/

Lions vs. Vikings Week 17 Highlights: Dominant Minny Defense Ends Detroit's Year:  https://www.foxsports.com/live-blog/nfl/lions-vs-vikings-live-updates-score

NFL playoff picture: Lions eliminated, Packers clinch spot; only Bucs can change NFC field now:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nfl-playoff-picture-lions-eliminated-packers-clinch-spot-only-bucs-can-change-nfc-field-now-005308170.html

Lions vs. Vikings on Christmas: Detroit eliminated by Minnesota, underscoring NFL's unpredictability:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/live/lions-vs-vikings-on-christmas-detroit-eliminated-by-minnesota-underscoring-nfls-unpredictability-004937894.html

The Good, Bad and Ugly, NFL Week 17: Vikings End Lions’ Season With Turnover Barrage:  https://www.si.com/nfl/good-bad-ugly-nfl-week-seventeen-christmas-playoff-clinch

NFL's Christmas winners, losers: NFC North clincher, Snoop Dogg slays (Losers - Jared Goff:  Five turnovers (2 INT, 3 fumbles). It had to be his most disappointing day as a Lion given they needed a win to keep their hopes of a third straight playoff appearance alive. Better luck next year, dude.  Dan Campbell:  His team came up small in its biggest game of the year, the Lions coughing up six turnovers in a game for the first time in 10 years. To think all they had to do was beat a limited Minnesota offense and an overmatched Brosmer. Considering the offseason narrative that a team which went 15-2 in 2024 on the way to the NFC's No. 1 seed would suffer without departed coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn? Yep, it clearly did.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2025/12/25/nfl-christmas-winners-losers-cowboys-netflix-lions-broncos/87915082007/

Lions playoff elimination: Explaining Detroit's rapid regression in 2025:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/lions-playoff-2025-nfc-playoff-picture/944d442cb5d3b92973b0e2c3








Lions eliminated after turnover-fueled loss to Vikings, send Packers to playoffs:  https://apnews.com/article/lions-eliminated-packers-clinch-e829c5c0d250244b3005f3ad34475249

Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks:  https://apnews.com/article/lions-vikings-score-3d9f572ff2afb9031d1a1b5b63140887

One Year Ago, the Lions Were 14-2. On Christmas, They Were Eliminated at 8-8:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/lions-collapse-eliminated-playoffs-christmas-2025/

Lions Turn the Ball Over 6 Times on Christmas. Now, Their Season Is Officially Over:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/lions-lose-to-vikings-christmas-2025/

NFL World Reacts to Lions’ Stunning Christmas Collapse That Ended Their Playoff Hopes: ‘Just Give Up and Clean House’:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-world-reacts-lions-loss-against-vikings-christmas-2025/

NFL World Reacts to Jared Goff’s Struggles on Christmas vs. Vikings: ‘Handing Out More Presents Than Santa’:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-world-reacts-to-jared-goffs-struggles-on-christmas-vs-vikings-handing-out-more-presents-than-santa/

Lions get clowned after being eliminated in embarrassing fashion vs. Vikings:  https://larrybrownsports.com/football/lions-jared-goff-clowned-embarrassing-vikings-loss/733133

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Lions vs. Vikings highlights | Week 17:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-vs-vikings-highlights-week-17

Jake Bates' 48-yard FG trims Vikings' lead to 13-10 late in fourth quarter:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jake-bates-48-yard-fg-trims-vikings-lead-to-13-10-late-in-fourth-quarter

HIGHLIGHT: TeSlaa goes AIRBORNE to snag his sixth TD catch of 2025 season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-teslaa-goes-airborne-to-snag-his-sixth-td-catch-of-2025-season

Goff uncorks 22-yard pass to Jameson Williams into Vikings territory:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/goff-uncorks-22-yard-pass-to-jameson-williams-into-vikings-territory

HIGHLIGHT: Goff escapes pass rush to connect with St. Brown on unbelievable 23-yard gain:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-escapes-pass-rush-to-connect-with-st-brown-on-unbelievable-23-yard-gain

HIGHLIGHT: Goff zips 28-yard strike to TeSlaa for first down:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-zips-28-yard-strike-to-teslaa-for-first-down

Jared Goff pinpoints Jameson Williams for a 15-yard gain:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jared-goff-pinpoints-jameson-williams-for-a-15-yard-gain

Can't-Miss Play: Jack Fox's 70-yard punt epitomizes coffin-corner perfection:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-jack-fox-s-70-yard-punt-epitomizes-coffin-corner-perfection

Al-Quadin Muhammad's 11th sack of 2025 season forces Vikings into field goal formation:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/al-quadin-muhammad-s-11th-sack-of-2025-season-forces-vikings-into-field-goal-formation


HIGHLIGHT: Hutchinson takes down Brosmer for 15-yard sack:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-hutchinson-takes-down-brosmer-for-15-yard-sack
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