Thursday, December 25, 2025

Lions Links for Wednesday 12-24-25

Articles:

Lions at Vikings injury report: Dec. 24:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-at-vikings-injury-report-dec-24-stbrown-decker-glasgow

Week 17 opponent: What the Vikings are saying:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/week-17-opponent-what-the-vikings-are-saying-oconnell-brosmer-jefferson

Key Matchup Detroit Lions Must Win Against Minnesota Vikings:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/key-matchup-lions-vikings-week-17-2025







Who Holds Edge in Detroit Lions Matchup Against Vikings?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/who-holds-edge-detroit-lions-matchup-vikings-week-17

Amon-Ra St. Brown Downplays Puka Nacua's Stream With Adin Ross:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/amon-ra-st-brown-downplays-puka-nacua-live-stream

Lions' Jameson Williams Reacts to Being Named Pro Bowl Alternate:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/lions-jameson-williams-reacts-pro-bowl-alternate








Aidan Hutchinson says Detroit Lions’ defense must rebound in final 2 games to keep playoff hopes alive:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2025/12/24/aidan-hutchinson-says-detroit-lions-defense-must-rebound-in-final-2-games-to-keep-playoff-hopes-alive/

Jared Goff points to execution as Detroit Lions aim to fix run game struggles ahead of Christmas game:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/12/24/jared-goff-points-to-execution-as-detroit-lions-aim-to-fix-run-game-struggles-ahead-of-christmas-game/

NFL pass-rusher rankings ahead of Week 17 (3. Aidan Hutchinson.  Week 16 Highlights - Best Pass Rusher: DJ Reader, Detroit Lions.  Reader’s 91.0 PFF pass-rush grade in Week 16 was the highest mark among all players with at least 15 pass-rushing snaps. The former Clemson Tiger generated three pressures and an impressive 23.8% win rate from the interior. It was his highest PFF pass-rush grade in a game since 2023, when he was a member of the Cincinnati Bengals.  Season Highlights - Most Pressures: Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions; Will Anderson Jr., Houston Texans.  Hutchinson has been the league leader in total pressures for most of the season but is now tied with Texans star Will Anderson Jr. (87) through Week 16. Anderson has been the more consistent pass rusher of the two, recording at least four pressures in all but one game this season.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-pass-rusher-rankings-week-17-2025

Lions vs. Vikings: Two must-know storylines for Christmas Day showdown:  https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-vs-vikings-two-must-know-storylines-christmas-day


Lions-Vikings matchup has lost some luster, but the playoffs are still possible for ailing Detroit:  https://apnews.com/article/lions-vikings-preview-christmas-day-7d732eb8f2226231c56dfe1c39b6af78

NFL Christmas Day: 6 Matchups To Watch (Lions-Vikings: Jahmyr Gibbs vs. Brian Flores-coached defense - Jahmyr Gibbs should be in the Offensive Player of the Year conversation. The dynamic and versatile playmaker is tied for second in rushing touchdowns with 13, and has added another four receiving scores to his offensive totals. With Dan Campbell calling plays now, Gibbs has been an even bigger focal point of the Lions' offense. Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores runs a complex and aggressive scheme, and his top priority will be to slow down No. 0.  Lions-Vikings: Amon-Ra St. Brown vs. Josh Metellus - If the Vikings are to upset the Lions with Max Brosmer or Brett Rypien at quarterback, it's because their defense limited playmakers like Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Lions will move St. Brown around the offensive formation in search of advantageous matchups. Safety Josh Metellus patrols the slot for Flores. Metellus has been inconsistent, allowing a 67.5% completion rate and five touchdowns.):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2025/12/24/nfl-christmas-day-2025-matchups-to-watch



QB Rankings:

Week 17 NFL QB Power Rankings: Purdy and Burrow surge into top 10 (6. Jared Goff Detroit Lions QB:  Jared Goff remains consistent with 32 passing touchdowns (the second most in the NFL), a 109.4 passer rating (the second best in the NFL) and the fifth-best expected points added (EPA) per dropback (0.19) in the league. He is dependent on his supporting cast and the structure of his offense, but he's been a bright spot in a letdown year for Detroit. Goff has 300 passing yards in three consecutive games. (No change)):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-17-quarterback-power-rankings/

Video:

Why Jeff Saturday believes Lions' Super Bowl window is closing:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/47406268

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