How to watch Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings Christmas Day game
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Key Points:
- The Minnesota Vikings will host the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season, with kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET and the game airing locally on CBS; streaming options include Netflix and NFL+.
- The Vikings (7-8) have won three straight games but are already eliminated from playoff contention, while the Lions (8-7) need to win out and rely on Green Bay losing its final two games to make the playoffs.
- Minnesota will be without quarterback J.J. McCarthy due to a hand injury, with undrafted rookie Max Brosmer starting for the second time after throwing four interceptions in his first start.
- Historically, Minnesota leads the all-time series against Detroit 81
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