With their playoff lives on the line, the Detroit Lions produced an absolute dud, turning the ball over six times, forcing zero turnovers and falling to the Minnesota Vikings 23-10. That makes it a Merry Christmas for the Green Bay Packers, who clinch a playoff berth with Detroit's loss.

The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are set for an NFC North matchup on Christmas Day. Follow the action here with highlights, stats and more.

The Minnesota Vikings are now riding high after securing their fourth straight win, as the season has just one week left. In the process of securing it, they knocked their division rival out of any chance of making the playoffs. They now head into Week 18 against the Green Bay Packers.

With JJ McCarthy out vs Lions, Vikings rookie QB impressed early on Christmas, sparking debate among fans over whether he should replace McCarthy for good.

It’s an appropriate way for the Lions’ postseason run to end, as Detroit hasn’t looked anything like their former selves in a long time. The run game has been pathetic, the rest of the offense has looked uninspired, and the explosive plays on defense killed them on a weekly basis.

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard drills a 52-yard field goal to give the Vikings a 10-7 lead over the Detroit Lions late in the third quarter.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell shared his initial thoughts on Detroit's Christmas Day date at the Minnesota Vikings.

The Vikings accomplished the rare feat of winning an NFL game 23-10 while finishing with fewer than 10 net passing yards.