The Detroit Lions come into town on Christmas Day to take on our Minnesota Vikings. This game probably looked a lot juicier at the beginning of the season. Both teams have had disappointing seasons and the Lions are likely to join the Vikings in the land of the eliminated soon.. The Vikings went on the road with J.J. McCarthy for the first matchup and came away with a victory. They’ll be at home with Undrafted Rookie QB Max Brosmer this time.
Series Record: 81-45-2
Home Record: 44-18-1
Streak: W1
- The Vikings are 1-3 all time on Christmas Day.
- The last Vikings Christmas game was a horrible loss to the Saints, 52-33. Alvin Kamara had a mind boggling 6 rushing TDs.
- This will be the 4th time in team history the team will play in two Thursday games (2016, 2000, and 1994).
Honestly, I don’t have much hope, considering the health of the roster. Max Brosmer has inspired no confidence in his ability so far. The Vikings defense is still playing strong, but I don’t see how the Vikings move the ball enough with Brosmer. I am worried for my fantasy matchup with Justin Jefferson in there. Detroit might come out and lay the wood if they’re still motivated for playoff reasons. The Lions aren’t nearly as good as they have been the last two seasons, but the Vikings are toothless right now. Wish I had more positivity for Christmas Eve, especially for a team on a 3 game win streak. McCarthy’s fractured hand has me feeling like Scrooge.
Lions 31 – Vikings 12
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