No matter the play, MLive photojournalists Neil Blake and Jake May were there to document the action, on and off of the field at Sunday night’s showdown between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings.

The Lions running back had 139 yards and three touchdowns on the ground to go along with 31 yards receiving and another score in the air.

The Detroit Lions defense held Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold to a 43.9% completion percentage and just 166 yards passing in a 31-9 win.

The Minnesota Vikings will face the Detroit Lions in week 18 of the NFL season at Ford Field on Sunday Night Football, January 5th. WATCH: Vikings vs Lions Live

The Minnesota Vikings (14-2) take a nine-game winning streak into their contest with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Ford Field. The Lions are listed as favorites in this one,

Can the Minnesota defense keep Detroit's high-scoring offense in check with the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed on the line?

The winner of the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings matchup in NFL Week 18 will determine both the division and NFC's top playoff seed.

In a battle for the NFC No.1 see, the Vikings take on the Lions. Check out the latest odds and best bets for the week.

The NFC wild-card round game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

Dan Campbell has redefined four-down territory. The Detroit Lions go for it on fourth down almost anywhere on the field under their aggressive coach, whose fearless mentality has reshaped the franchise’s culture and led to record-breaking results.

In the wake of Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn drawing significant interest for head-coaching jobs, another Lions coach is now drawing interest for an offensive coordinator role.