Vikings Postgame Report: The Vikings Defeat The Lions 23-10 On Christmas Day, Improve to 8-8 On The Season - Wk 17

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 23-10 on Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings Defense had a field day, feasting on Lions turnovers. The Vikings Defense sacked Jared Goff 5 times in the game, recovered 4 fumbles, and picked off 2 of his passes. Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel led the team with 1.5 sacks while Safety Theo Jackson, Safety Harrison Smith and Linebacker Blake Cashman all notched one, and Linebacker Dallas Turner finished out the game with a half-sack of his own. Van Ginkel also recovered 2 fumbles, Cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. recovered 1, and Defensive Tackle Jalen Redmond recovered the other.  Both Byron Murphy Jr. and Harrison Smith also grabbed interceptions off Goff in the game. Smith's sack and interceptions put him into an elite NFL group: he's only the 2nd player in NFL history to record at least 38 interceptions and 21.5 sacks. Linebacker Blake Cashman led the team with 17 tackles. Quarterback Max Brosmer finished the game 9-of-16 for 51 yards passing and added 16 yards on the ground. Wide Receiver Jordan Addison led the team with a 65-yard touchdown run to seal the game in the 4th quarter. Running back Aaron Jones Sr. also added 53 yards on the ground and a touchdown. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson led the team with 4 receptions for 30 yards. Jefferson passed Randy Moss for most receiving yards in the first 6 years of a career. Kicker Will Reichard finished the game perfect again, converting kicks of 42, 52 and 56 yards respectively and added in two XP's. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the Vikings Defense had another historic day, Harrison Smith is still playing incredibly, Justin Jefferson hit another NFL milestone, and Kicker Will Reichard broke another Vikings record. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback Max Brosmer's press conferences and more are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.

Welcome to the Two Minute Warning - presented by 3M - The official science partner of the Minnesota Vikings. Host Tatum Everett showcases some of the best content of the week from the Vikings Entertainment Network. On this week's show: Head Coach Kevin O'Connell, Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson, Running Back Aaron Jones Sr., and Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores preview their matchups against the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon.  Plus, Tatum Everett sits down to reflect on the season with Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. Isaiah opens up about his favorite game of 2025, why Harrison Smith is such a great mentor, and the importance of making meaningful connections with fans every chance he gets.  Be sure to check out all the Vikings content channels, including: the Vikings App, Youtube page, social channels and more for full episodes of all our content.

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