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The Detroit Lions playoff dreams hang by a thread as they face the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day. A win is crucial, but they also need the Green Bay Packers to lose. With a four to seven percent chance, a perfect finish is their only hope to secure the seven seed and face the Bears in the wild-card round.

In a Christmas Day NFC North showdown, the Detroit Lions face off against the Minnesota Vikings. Our top prop bets include Lions running back David Montgomery going over thirty-two and a half rushing yards, Vikings rookie QB Max Brosmer hitting over seventeen and a half completions, and under seventy-five and a half receiving yards for Lions Amon-Ra St. Brown. With both teams fighting for playoff positioning, this game promises an exciting Christmas thriller.

Merry Christmas, Steeler Nation! In this mock draft, were rolling the dice on QB Ty Simpson and his Alabama target, Germie Bernard. Were also bolstering the defense with DL Anthony Lucas, S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, and LB Jacob Rodriquez. Plus, were adding size to the secondary with CB Will Lee the third and strength to the line with G Keylan Rutledge. This draft keeps the Steelers aggressive on offense while shoring up the trenches and secondary.

Netflix to Stream Two NFL Games on Christmas Day: Commanders vs. Cowboys and Vikings vs. Lions. Prices start at $7.99/month. Local fans can watch on CBS affiliates. Both games feature teams with unfulfilled potential.

Zay Flowers Pro Bowl Nod Triggers Pricey Contract Twist for Ravens The Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, Zay Flowers, secured his second consecutive Pro Bowl nod, but this achievement comes with a hefty price tag. His contract now includes a fifth-year option worth $28 million, equivalent to a wide receiver franchise tag. The Ravens must decide by May 2026 whether to exercise this option, let him play out his rookie deal, or negotiate a long-term extension. This situation mirrors the Ravens past handling of center Tyler Linderbaum, who also hit the same contract trigger after back-to-back Pro Bowls and is now a free agent.

Tennessee Titans host New Orleans Saints in Week seventeen, with both teams riding hot streaks and rookie quarterbacks. Titans secondary battered, with key players injured, and passing game may struggle against Saints strong pass defense. Titans aim to build momentum, but must prove they can handle success against surging Saints. Matchups could decide Titans playoff fate.

Colts Playoff Dreams Ride on Chargers Win: A West Coast Showdown The Indianapolis Colts postseason aspirations hinge on the Los Angeles Chargers victory over the Houston Texans. A Chargers win would flip the tiebreaker in the Colts favor, keeping their season alive. Both teams are battling for playoff spots, making this a crucial game. The Colts fate is in the hands of the West Coast team, with fans and players eagerly watching the matchup.

Lions vs. Vikings: A Must-Win Showdown on Christmas Day The Detroit Lions, fighting for a playoff spot, face the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day. The Lions are heavy favorites, laying seven points with a moneyline around minus three hundred forty. The total is set at forty-three. The Vikings are struggling on offense, with quarterback J.J. McCarthy out and top running backs Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason dealing with ankle issues. Star left tackle Christian Darrisaw is on injured reserve, and center Ryan Kelly is likely out with another concussion. The Lions run game has been bottled up, but running back Jahmyr Gibbs leads the league with seventeen touchdowns. Quarterback Jared Goff has topped two hundred fifty yards passing in eight straight games, and receiver Jameson Williams is hot with big yardage recently. Analysts predict a Lions victory, with Gibbs scoring a touchdown, Goff topping two hundred forty-seven passing yards, and Williams exceeding sixty-two receiving yards. The Lions explosive attack could lead to a holiday rout, keeping their postseason dreams alive.

Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs lead Lions playoff push against injury-plagued Vikings