Veteran safety Harrison Smith had an interception, a sack and three passes defensed in the Vikings' win over the Lions on Christmas Day. Stephen Maturen / Getty Images MINNEAPOLIS — You don’t see this ...

The Detroit Lions headed to Minnesota to face a Vikings squad that were winners of three consecutive games, heading into their Week 17 contest at U.S. Bank Stadium. For the first time in three years, ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Harrison Smith reveled in his moment with the roaring Minnesota crowd, blowing kisses during an extended showing on the videoboard near the end of one of his best games in a 14-year ...

The Minnesota Vikings played the role of spoiler on Christmas. Their 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions officially eliminated their divisional rival from playoff contention, while also giving each team ...

The Detroit Lions were one of the co-favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl at the start of the season, but they were eliminated from postseason contention on Christmas Day as they were ...

Minnesota’s defense forced six turnovers for a 23-10 Christmas Day win over NFC North rival Detroit. The Vikings had only 161 yards of offense, including just 3 passing, but they put the game away ...

In a season defined by missed opportunities, the Detroit Lions saved their most lifeless offensive performance for the moment it mattered most. Detroit’s 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday ...

For the Christmas Day game against the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings didn’t have much to play for, as the team was out of playoff contention. However, as the saying goes, misery loves company.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two of the NFL’s three Christmas Day games set viewership records. The Detroit Lions-Minnesota Vikings late afternoon game on Netflix became the most-streamed NFL game in U.S.