The Detroit Lions (5-1) are on top the NFC North division after defeating the Minnesota Vikings (5-1) 31-29 Sunday in Minneapolis. Latest U.S.

Vikings 37, Lions 35 (4:26 4th) Lions get screwed on fourth-down penalty, trail 37-29. Minnesota takes over at the 25, leading 31-29 with 3:02 to go in the third quarter.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up before the game between Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

One team in the NFC North could suffer some major drawbacks this season to the benefit of the Minnesota Vikings.

The Detroit Lions routed the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on Sunday Night Football to land the NFC's top seed. Here are winners and losers from the finale.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates with teammates after he ran for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 5 ...

Free Press sports writers share their predictions for the Detroit Lions' game Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings (1 p.m., Fox): Dave Birkett. The Lions can clinch their first division title in ...

The Detroit Lions offense won't be surprised by what the Minnesota Vikings defense brings Sunday in one of the biggest matchups of the 2024 season. The Lions' first NFC North matchup of the season ...

Coming off their bye week, the undefeated Minnesota Vikings have a tough test in Week 7 as they take on arguably their toughest opponent yet in the Detroit Lions.. There is a lot to be played for ...

Detroit Lions can win their first division title in 30 years with a victory over the Vikings, while Minnesota needs a win to stay in NFL playoff hunt.

Nolan Bianchi, John Niyo, Richard Silva and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News offer predictions for Sunday's Lions-Vikings game at Ford Field in Detroit (8:20 p.m., NBC, ESPN/97.1). Nolan Bianchi ...

The Detroit Lions will be busy this year on the holidays, ... the Lions are set to play a massive NFC North game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17 on Christmas Day.