Overview
- The Vikings ruled out T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), leading rusher Jordan Mason (ankle) and quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hairline fracture in throwing hand) for Week 17.
- Center Ryan Kelly was placed on injured reserve after a concussion, while Minnesota added guard Henry Byrd to the 53-man roster, promoted linebacker Sione Takitaki, ruled out Gavin Bartholomew and listed Brian O’Neill as questionable.
- Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will make his second career start at quarterback, with veteran Aaron Jones expected to carry most of the rushing workload.
- The Lions already ruled out Avonte Maddox and Giovanni Manu and listed Amon-Ra St. Brown and David Montgomery among 11 players questionable on their final report.
- Minnesota is out of playoff contention, but Detroit risks elimination with a loss, and one predictive model gave the Lions a 77% chance to win and favored Detroit -7.5.