NFL, Lions and Vikings

NFL Week 18 winners and losers: Lions roar as Vikings stumble heading into playoffs
Week 18 in the NFL provided teams with the opportunity to make a final push ahead of the playoffs. Who took advantage and who faltered?
NFL Week 18 highlights: Lions take down Vikings to secure NFC's No. 1 seed
The Lions picked up arguably the biggest win of Week 18. They took down the Vikings in the battle for the NFC North title, which doubled as the battle for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Detroit will get a week off before its first playoff game as a result. The Vikings, meanwhile, will take on the Rams in the opening round.
How did former Vikings play in Week 18 around the NFL?
The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a loss to the Detroit Lions in the unofficial NFC North division title. The loss means the Vikings now have to face the Rams, the only other team to beat the Vikings in 2024.
Who will make the 2026 NFL playoffs? 5 non-playoff teams who could make it next year
Sports ranks the top five teams currently on vacations who have the best chance to reach the postseason next year.
Detroit Lions NFL playoff opponent scenarios: Who will team play in divisional round?
How the Detroit Lions could play Green Bay Packers, Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings or Los Angeles Rams in NFL playoffs divisional round.
Who should Lions want to play in NFL playoffs 2025? Ranking 4 potential opponents
Detroit Lions could play the Rams, Vikings, Commanders or Packers at Ford Field in NFL playoffs divisional round. Here's how we rank them.
Power Rankings: Lions Enter 2024 Playoffs Best Team in NFL
The Detroit Lions are the NFC North champions for the second year in a row and will be the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Here's a look at where the team stands in the eyes of national pundits at the conclusion of the regular season.

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NFL Power Rankings after Week 18: Lions, Bills clearly under most pressure this postseason
The Lions and Bills have the most to lose in these NFL playoffs. More in our power rankings at the end of the regular season.
NFL Week 18 best and worst coaching decisions: Lions’ Aaron Glenn flusters Sam Darnold
Also, Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo had one last brilliant game plan for Cincinnati before being fired Monday.
What to know from NFL Week 18: The relentless Lions seized the top seed
In the narrowest and broadest ways, the Detroit Lions are relentless. Their offensive linemen batter defenders until they ...
NFL Draft order 2025 in Week 18: Titans are on top
So, with a hat tip to Tankathon and as NFL mock draft season continues (be sure to check out the latest NFL mock draft from ...
NFL Week 18 picks against the spread: Can Russell Wilson, Steelers right the ship?
The Steelers have lost three straight and Wilson has been turning the ball over too much. Does that end against the Bengals?
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Updated 2025 NFL draft order after Week 18
With the 2024 NFL regular season in the books, the top of the 2025 NFL draft order — featuring non-playoff teams (picks 1-18) ...
2025 NFL draft: Updated first-round order, list of picks after Week 18
Week 18's games will have a huge implications for the NFL draft order, including who gets the No. 1 pick. Follow along here ...
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NFL Week 18 fallout: Takeaways from final weekend of 2024 regular season
The playoff field is set with the 2024 NFL regular season coming to a close Sunday. Judy Battista reveals the biggest ...