The Lions lost four of their last five games coming into this game, and that has seen their playoff dreams slip through their fingers. In the middle of November, most analysts would have had Detroit down as heavy favorites to be one of the teams to make the postseason, however, the way in which they fell apart in the final straight of the season has horrified and frustrated fans and everyone connected to the team.
The fall of the Lions sees them come into today's game under .500 with a 7-8 record. The Vikings have had an even tougher season and they enter today's clash with a 4-10-1 record.
Today's game between the sides will be the final game played at the Mall of America Field – a venue where the Vikings have defeated the Lions more than any other opponent in the NFL. They boast a 23-7 record against Detroit since the stadium opened in 1982, and they will be looking to finish things off with one final win today.
Today's game against Detroit will also mark the 250th regular season game in the stadium and the 260th including playoffs.
Minnesota also have a 167-92 record in regular season and playoff action here.
Today's game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will start at 1 p.m. ET and can be watched on TV on the Fox network or online through free live stream by clicking here.
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (Football)-1982
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