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Vikings Beat Lions on Christmas, Ending Detroit’s Playoff Hopes

Detroit's six giveaways ended its faint playoff hopes against a Minnesota team led by rookie starter Max Brosmer.

Overview

  • Detroit was eliminated from postseason contention after losing to Minnesota in the Week 17 matchup at U.S. Bank Stadium.
  • Jared Goff committed five of Detroit’s six turnovers, including two interceptions and three lost fumbles, in one of his worst outings.
  • Rookie Max Brosmer started for the Vikings in place of injured J. J. McCarthy and finished with nine completions for 51 yards without a turnover.
  • Minnesota has now won three straight games despite being out of the playoff race.
  • The game was streamed on Netflix and NFL Game Pass, and Detroit entered as the betting favorite per Caliente.mx.