The Vikings ruled out four players for their Christmas Day matchup with the Lions, including T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Mason.

The Detroit Lions will soon be on a plane to Minnesota to spend their Christmas with the Vikings, and now we know who exactly is going to be on that flight. The Lions made a few roster moves on Christmas Eve.

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 Minnesota Vikings can play "Krampus" on a division rival's season this Christmas, but they might not have J.J. McCarthy in doing so.

On Friday, Netflix revealed that halftime will also feature appearances by the singing voices of HUNTR/X from "KPop Demon Hunters" (EJAE, AUDREY NUNA and REI AMI), and a performance from country singer Lainey Wilson.

The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings have a historic matchup waiting in the 129th edition of the rivalry on Sunday afternoon from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Never before have the two teams had more combined wins entering a matchup.

Entering their Week 17 game vs. the Vikings on Christmas Day, the Lions still have long-shot odds to reach the postseason.