The common thread is that the Packers didn’t blitz anywhere near as much as Lions. It seemed Detroit had a rush plan that flummoxed the Vikings O-line and Darnold’s protection adjustments. That was likely exacerbated by the noise.

The Vikings finished the 2024 regular season with a 14-3 record, second-best in the NFC, though they earned only a wild card spot in the playoffs after losing a division-sealing game to the Lions in Week 18. They'll play the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card round.

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The Minnesota Vikings failed to seize the moment Sunday night, suffering a lopsided loss to the Detroit Lions and surrendering the NFC North and No. 1 playoff seed.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammates against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. / Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The biggest regular-season NFL game in recent memory is just over 24 hours away.

The Detroit Lions defense held Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold to a 43.9% completion percentage and just 166 yards passing in a 31-9 win.

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The ’24 Vikings are a hoot as the season contains all the ingredients that make being a fan of sports so captivating: Unexpected success, compelling story lines, high drama, stars shining, emotion and fun personalities.

Minnesota's signal-caller will have to rally quickly to get his offense back to previous levels as the No. 5 seed Vikings prepare to visit the Rams in the wild-card round of the playoffs next Monday.

The Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are headed to the playoffs out of the NFC North, but it’s never too early to look a

The Miami Dolphins' major rebuilding project — regardless of when anyone wants to assign an official starting date — officially might have to be considered a fa