Lions head coach Dan Campbell shared his initial thoughts on Detroit's Christmas Day date at the Minnesota Vikings.

The Detroit Lions needed a win vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday and that didn’t happen. Their odds of now making the playoffs after being last year’s No. 1 seed in the NFC are virtually zero. Head coach Dan Campbell’s wife Holly Campbell’s insane silver fit may be the only “silver’ lining in the bad loss.

The Vikings’ playoff hopes are gone, so they’re playing as a spoiler with revenge on the mind after how last season ended. While they beat the Lions earlier in the season, eliminating them from the playoffs would be a morale boost for the team heading into 2026.

Star wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee), safety Avonte Maddox (back) and left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder) were estimated as non-participants.

The Lions had no major surprises on the initial injury report which means two straight games with no significant injuries. The team is now in the process of adding players with Kalif Raymond and Alex Anzalone who should be ready soon.

The Lions still have something to play for on Christmas Day, and with the Vikings potentially trotting out Max Brosmer again, Detroit and the Under top our early Lions vs. Vikings predictions for December 25.