The Minnesota Vikings turned in one of the best defensive performances of any team in Week 17 against the Detroit Lions. The unit, coached by Brian Flores, has been reasonably good all year long, but it reached another level on Christmas Day against its division rival.

The Vikings only held a walkthrough on Wednesday, but they were without three of five starters on the offensive line.

Joining Decker, Maddox and Colon on Detroit's inactive list today vs. the Vikings are: Wide receiver Dominic Lovett, interior offensive lineman Michael Niese, defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo and defensive lineman Tyler Lacy.

Smith, the veteran safety who could be playing his final games for the Vikings, was a huge part of a dominant defensive performance.

New Cal football coach Tosh Lupoi continues to assemble a young staff of assistants, officially announcing the hiring on Friday of Minnesota Vikings assistant M

The Detroit Lions offense was a huge disaster against the Minnesota Vikings, earning some of their worst grades of the year.

Training camps are underway, the NFL season is a month off, and to get you ready for 2008, FanHouse previews all 32 teams, "heat index" style. We'll rate each club in 10 categories on a scale of 1 to 10, high score wins. Linebackers: The Vikings defensive ...

Dan Campbell is the big loser for the Detroit Lions after their latest defeat to the Minnesota Vikings that knocked them out of the playoffs.

Five Free Press sports writers make their picks for the Detroit Lions' Week 17 NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.