Harrison Smith, the 14th-year veteran safety, had one of the two interceptions and one of the five sacks of Jared Goff as the Vikings (8-8) won their fourth straight game ... That was the first passing touchdown allowed by the Vikings in seven games.
The Detroit Lions have gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs. With six turnovers in a 23-10 loss to the MinnesotaVikings on Thursday, Detroit was eliminated from postseason contention. That clinched at least a ... .
Jordan Addison broke free for a 65-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter, and the MinnesotaVikings pulled away for a 23-10 win over the eliminated Detroit Lions on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis... .