On Christmas, the NFL playoff picture continued to take shape.
In the afternoon game, the Lions’ postseason hopes were dashed after handing the Vikings six turnovers in the 23–10 upset loss. Detroit’s up-and-down defense did its best to keep Jared Goff & Co. in the game, but the rare strong effort collapsed after wide receiver Jordan Addison delivered a 65-yard touchdown run to make it a 10-point deficit with 3:43 left in regulation.
