Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings | Dec. 24, 2023
The division rivals will meet at U.S. Bank Stadium for a Christmas Eve matchup.
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WEEK 16
• SUN 12/24
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Detroit Lions 11-4
Minnesota Vikings 7-8
History: Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions
- All-Time Record: The Vikings are 80-41-2 against the Lions. Minnesota's home record against Detroit is 44-16-1.
- Series Notes: The Vikings and Lions have never before met on Christmas Eve or Day, though they've played on Thanksgiving.
- Current Streak: The Vikings fell to the Lions in the teams' previous matchup.
- Last time in Minnesota: Vikings won 28-24 on Sept. 25, 2022.
Facts to Know
Detroit Lions
- Head Coach Dan Campbell is in his third season at the helm in Detroit. Â
- The Lions brought back WR Marvin Jones, Jr., after he spent two seasons with the Jaguars. Jones played for Detroit from 2016-20.
- Detroit selected Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs 12th and LB Jack Campbell 18th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Minnesota Vikings
- WR Justin Jefferson totaled 324 receptions for 4,825 yards through his first three career seasons – the most in NFL history in that time frame.
- The Vikings tied for 27th in the NFL in 2022 with an average of 97.7 rushing yards per game.
- WR K.J. Osborn is a native of Ypsilanti, Michigan, which is located 35 miles outside of Detroit.
