The Detroit Lions lost to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day, 23-10, as six turnovers ended their hopes of the playoffs.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison put the nail in the coffin of the Detroit Lions' playoff hopes. The Vikings won Thursday's game, 23-10.

The Detroit Lions visit the Minnesota Vikings for a Christmas Day showdown. Here are injury report updates from the game.

Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3:43 left after the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the Detroit Lions from contention for the

Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3:43 left after the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the Detroit Lions from contention for the playoffs with a 23-10 victory.

Wide receiver Jordan Addison took a handoff on an end around and sprinted 65 yards for a touchdown with 3:43 left to play to lift the Vikings to a 20-10 lead over the Lions. That left enough time left for the Lions to mount a comeback that would keep their playoff their hopes alive,

With the third straight loss for the Detroit Lions, the Green Bay Packers clinched at least a wild-card spot and still could catch the Chicago Bears for the NFC North title.