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Lions eliminated from playoffs

NFL Playoff Picture: Spotlight on Panthers and Buccaneers as Vikings Eliminate Lions

The NFL playoff landscape continued to shift over Christmas Week: The Detroit Lions were eliminated from postseason contention after their loss to the Minnesota Vikings. That result also secured a playoff berth for the Green Bay Packers,

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Lions eliminated from playoffs after 23-10 loss to Vikings on Christmas

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Lions donning alternate uniforms vs. Vikings in Christmas Day tilt

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Detroit Lions playoff hopes fall in blizzard of turnovers in Minnesota

Jared Goff warms up prior to the Detroit Lions game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Dec. 25, 2025 in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota plays spoiler, Detroit eliminated: Vikings vs. Lions takeaways

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Penei Sewell injury update as Detroit Lions star returns to game

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Amon-Ra St. Brown leaves game late in 4th quarter vs Vikings

Left tackle Taylor Decker, who has been dealing with a flu-like illness, was listed as inactive for the Lions.

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Instant Takeaways from the Vikings' Christmas Day win over the Lions

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Lions vs Vikings score as Detroit eliminated from playoff contention

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Ryan Clark names Lions figure who deserves ‘a ton’ of blame after playoff elimination

Following another uncharacteristic performance against the Minnesota Vikings (23-10) on Thursday, the Detroit Lions are officially eliminated from playoff contention. The NFC North team went from posting the best season in franchise history in 2024 (15-2) to sitting at the bottom of the standings with an 8-8 record with one game remaining.

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Detroit Lions playoff picture: Grab those lucky charms, it’s going to take a miracle

The Lions aren't eliminated just yet. But they can only catch the Packers in the playoff standings, and time and hope is hanging by the slimmest of threads.

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Mayfield and Buccaneers can't take advantage of banged-up Lions in 24-9 loss

DETROIT(AP) — Monday night was supposed to be Baker Mayfield's next chance to shine. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback was facing a Detroit Lions secondary missing all four starters and several backups. Mayfield was getting Mike Evans back from injury ...

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NFL Week 17 talking points: Eagles visit Bills, Lions and Ravens need help

NFL Week 17 talking points include a potential Super Bowl showdown and the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens fighting to stay alive in their playoff pursuit.