Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. The latest Vikings vs. Lions odds have Detroit favored by 7 points, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.5 via DraftKings Sportsbook. Before making any Lions vs. Vikings picks, check out the NFL predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model .

It's the Detroit Lions at the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day in NFL Week 17. Here's our game breakdown, key matchups and score prediction.

The Detroit Lions committed six turnovers at the Minnesota Vikings to let a largely terrific defensive effort go to waste.

After its Christmas Day debacle, ESPN analyst Ryan Clark called the performance "unacceptable" from Lions quarterback Jared Goff.

Preview the Week 17 matchup between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

With just one game remaining on the Lions ' 2025 slate, a loss at the Chicago Bears (11-4) would ensure that Detroit locks up a fourth-place schedule in 2026. But, thanks to its head-to head tiebreaker, a Vikings win over the Green Bay Packers (9-5-1) in Week 18 would also guarantee that Detroit finishes last in the NFC North.

The Vikings vs. Lions will not air on traditional broadcast television. Instead, viewers can stream the game live with Netflix. The Vikings vs. Lions will kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 25. The match will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Lions are going to Minnesota for a date with the Vikings on Christmas Day. Find out how to bet and what to expect on the NFC North showdown.

It's the Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season. Here's how to watch Christmas Day game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell pointed to the rash of Detroit turnovers in his initial postgame thoughts after the loss at the Vikings.

In the words of Porky Pig, “That’s all, folks,” when it comes to the Detroit Lions’ season, as they are now officially eliminated from the postseason after dropping a Week 17 matchup to the Minnesota Vikings in stunning fashion, losing 23-10.