Christmas Day: DET. @ MIN.: XVII [ 4:30 p.m. est.]

The 129th game in this series happens this Thursday, Jesus' birthday! J.J. McCarthy & his Minnesota Vikings will host their rival, The Detroit Lions. Minnesota won their week XVI road game, while Jared Goff & his Detroit Lions loss their week XVI home game. Minnesota Vikings lead series, 81-45-2 (all regular season.) The Vikings are eliminated from postseason contention while The Lions are still alive for the 2026 tourney. {Barely alive.}The game will be NETFLIX second holiday game on the 2025 CHRISTMAS DAY special as both these teams seek another win to either feel good or continue to seek that elusive 7th seed in the tourney next month.