Overview
- Detroit (8-7) visits Minnesota (7-8) at U.S. Bank Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 25, with kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET on Netflix.
- The Vikings have been eliminated from postseason contention, while the Lions remain alive and seek a win to keep their hopes intact.
- Minnesota will turn to backup Max Brosmer at quarterback with McCarthy ruled out, a shift that underpins the market move toward Detroit.
- Key Lions injury watch includes Amon-Ra St. Brown, who is listed as questionable with a knee issue.
- Sportsbooks list Detroit as the road favorite, with lines reported around Lions -5.5 to -7.5 and differing views on the total from betting analysts.