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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries in vain to pull in a pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. The Saints won 52-33. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Lions, Vikings both stumbling to the finish

By Noah Trister Dec. 31, 2020 05:19 PM EST

Vikings QB Cousins has put up big numbers against Lions

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:27 PM EST
MINNESOTA (6-9) at DETROIT (5-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Vikings by 3 1/2 RECORD VS....

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) pulls away from Detroit Lions strong safety Duron Harmon to score during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions interim coach and team were helpless against Bucs

By Larry Lage Dec. 28, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) prepares to step into the end zone for a touchdown as Detroit Lions cornerback Darryl Roberts (29) and strong safety Duron Harmon (26) defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Lions and makeshift coaching staff struggle against Bucs

By Dave Hogg Dec. 26, 2020 06:26 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87), defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21), catches a 33-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Brady-led Bucs top Lions 47-7 to end 13-year playoff drought

By Larry Lage Dec. 26, 2020 04:20 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Lions QB Stafford leaves Buccaneers game with ankle injury

Dec. 26, 2020 01:51 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 01:12 PM EST

Detroit Lions tight end Hunter Bryant (86) is tackled by Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, N.C. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tannehill has 5 TDs, Titans rout Lions 46-25

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 20, 2020 04:15 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) gains yardage as he tries to get around Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Titans determined to focus only on Lions, not playoff math

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 17, 2020 01:54 PM EST

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) prepares to snap the ball in an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 in Atlanta. The Lions defeated the Falcons 23-22. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Lions' Ragnow played against Packers with fractured throat

Dec. 16, 2020 04:59 PM EST

Detroit Lions long snapper Don Muhlbach (48) and strong safety Duron Harmon (26) walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions will hold out hope all week that Stafford can play

By Larry Lage Dec. 14, 2020 06:21 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Injured Stafford isn't available for comeback as Lions lose

By Dave Hogg Dec. 13, 2020 10:07 PM EST

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after making a 65-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Leon Halip)
Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24, clinch NFC North title

By Larry Lage Dec. 13, 2020 07:58 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to throw a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Bengals' Burrow vs. Washington's Young: Top two picks meet

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 19, 2020 05:26 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, left, walks past teammate quarterback Kyle Allen, center, during warmups before the start of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington's Smith set for 1st NFL start since November 2018

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 11, 2020 05:39 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is sacked during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Stafford cleared to play, can't finish Lions' 34-20 loss

By Brian Hall Nov. 08, 2020 06:44 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is helped off the field after getting injured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
QBs Stafford, Allen, several TEs injured on rough NFL Sunday

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 06:08 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Detroit Lions linebacker Christian Jones, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cook runs over Lions, Vikings rough up Stafford in 34-20 win

By Dave Campbell Nov. 08, 2020 04:22 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2020 01:13 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 11/8/2020

Nov. 08, 2020 12:52 PM EST