After the Detroit Lions saw their fortunes take a pleasant turn with the Washington Commanders’ upset of the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon, it appeared possible the Minnesota Vikings would extend the favor by losing to the Seahawks in Seattle.
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Is Detroit on a collision course with Minnesota for the top seed in the playoffs? Despite the best season in franchise history, their division rival may derail their plans for a first-round bye.
Sam Darnold might have played his best game as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. He is getting better, and the Vikings have a shot at the No. 1 seed.
With Darnold's Vikings reminding of Kurt Warner's 1999 Rams, questions loom about the free-agent QB's future beyond this season.
After the solid win against the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell knows what it takes to beat both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings. With just two weeks left in the NFL regular season,
The Detroit Lions' game against the 49ers next week might not even matter anymore, or it could end up meaning everything.
A late 39-yard touchdown from Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson lifted the Vikings to their eighth straight win.
In the locker room after the game, they were saluted by Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell, citing their huge contributions to the win, which helped them improve to 13-2. But amid their celebration, O'Connell also issued a strong reminder to his players.
A heroic performance from Sam Darnold propelled the Minnesota Vikings to their 13th win of the season on Sunday afternoon
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