Pregame analysis and predictions of the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL game to be played on December 25, 2025 on ESPN.

In this NFL mock draft, the Minnesota Vikings load up on defense, but potentially grab their future starting running back.

In an alternate universe, quarterback J.J. McCarthy didn’t suffer a small hairline fracture in his right hand, which meant he was able to continue his upward trajectory for the Vikings last weekend in a win over the New York Giants.

The NFL record streak without allowing a pass touchdown, since the 1970 merger, is seven games. The Vikings can tie that record on Thursday against the Lions, but they'll have to snap Jared Goff's 21-game streak with a touchdown pass in order to do so.

The NFL season continues in Week 16 when the New York Giants host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

If the Vikings beat the Lions on Christmas, they would leapfrog them in the NFC North and as a result of no longer being at the bottom of the standings, they would likely sacrifice a more favorable schedule next season. Let’s take a look at what that look at what’s at stake:

The Lions and Vikings meet on Christmas Day - find out which players we plan to start or sit ahead of a pivotal NFL Week 17.

It's been quite a voyage from high school QB to All-Pro long snapper for the Vikings. DePaola, 38, hopes his fairytale can continue.

The holiday season is being consumed by football, but one player’s NFL cleats will steal the show on Christmas. The Minnesota Vikings will play Thursday as the NFC North team looks to finish the season strong against two divisional opponents.

Vikings offensive lineman Ryan Kelly may have already played his last game in the NFL, as Minnesota makes a move.