Lions’ playoff chances end with loss to Vikings: ‘It sucks’

Eric WoodyardDec 25, 2025, 10:26 PM ET Close Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three … Read more

Snoop Dogg x Andrea Bocelli for Super Bowl? Unusual halftime demand after Lions vs Vikings Christmas game show

Updated on: Dec 26, 2025 05:04 am IST Snoop Dogg, joined by and Andrea and Mateo Bocelli and others wowed fans with a Christmas halftime show, sparking calls to replace Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX. Ahead of Bad Bunny’s performance in the Super Bowl 60 half-time show in February 2026, Fans were treated to … Read more

Lions lose another DB ahead of Vikings game; St. Brown questionable

Dec. 24, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET The Detroit Lions‘ depleted secondary will be without another player in Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Detroit on Wednesday ruled out safety Avonte Maddox, who was added to the injury report with a back injury this week, for the Christmas contest. The silver lining … Read more

Watch Snoop Dogg’s full halftime performance at Vikings vs Lions Christmas game

Snoop Dogg performed at the Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions halftime show on Thursday, making Christmas Day special for thousands of fans at US Bank Stadium. The rapper was accompanied by EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI, and Lainey Wilson. Snoop Dogg performed at the Vikings vs Lions halftime show(Getty Images via AFP) “And it’s Snoop … Read more

Is Isaac TeSlaa playing today? Why Lions WR is off to slow start in Week 17

Is Isaac TeSlaa playing today? Why Lions WR is off to slow start in Week 17 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Detroit Lions’ offense is filled with dynamic playmakers in their wide receiver room, and though Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams … Read more

Snoop Dogg gives 4-word treat to fans before Vikings vs Lions halftime show; ‘setlist revealed’

Published on: Dec 26, 2025 02:10 am IST Snoop Dogg is all set to rock the halftime show at the US Bank Stadium on Christmas Day Snoop Dogg is all set to rock the halftime show at the US Bank Stadium on Christmas Day. The 54-year-old, ahead of the Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions game, … Read more

Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy out vs. Lions with hairline fracture in hand

Kevin SeifertDec 23, 2025, 02:20 PM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate … Read more

Lions don’t blame officials, own loss after late OPI calls

Eric Woodyard Close Eric Woodyard ESPN Eric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted,” … Read more

DK Metcalf punch row: Steelers WR got away after slapping Lions fan; ‘the rule is…’

DK Metcalf was involved in a heated moment during the first half of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 16 matchup with the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Television cameras picked up the wide receiver appearing to punch a fan in the stands. DK Metcalf #4 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs into the end zone for a … Read more