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Vikings’ Harrison Smith produces vintage performance in Christmas win over Lions

Veteran safety Harrison Smith had an interception, a sack and three passes defensed in the Vikings' win over the Lions on Christmas Day. Stephen Maturen / Getty Images MINNEAPOLIS — You don’t see this ...
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Lions most to blame for Christmas Day loss to Vikings

The Lions were defeated 23-10 by the Vikings on Christmas Day in a loss that officially knocked Detroit out of playoff contention. Minnesota’s defense dictated the game from start to finish. They ...
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Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks

MINNEAPOLIS(AP) — Harrison Smith reveled in his moment with the roaring Minnesota crowd, blowing kisses during an extended showing on the videoboard near the end of one of his best games in a 14-year ...
The New York Times

Vikings’ defense shuts down Lions, knocks Detroit out of playoffs: Live updates and reaction

Minnesota’s defense forced six turnovers for a 23-10 Christmas Day win over NFC North rival Detroit. The Vikings had only 161 yards of offense, including just 3 passing, but they put the game away ...