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If the Vikings beat the Lions on Christmas, they would leapfrog them in the NFC North and as a result of no longer being at the bottom of the standings, they would likely sacrifice a more favorable schedule next season. Let’s take a look at what that look at what’s at stake:
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Catching Up on Vikings Roster Moves
To take Kelly’s spot on the 53-man roster, the team signed lineman Henry Byrd from the practice squad to the active roster. Byrd has appeared in a couple of games for the Vikings this season, playing 12 snaps, all on special teams.
The Vikings ruled out four players for their Christmas Day matchup with the Lions, including T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Mason.
Amon-Ra St. Brown is questionable against the Minnesota Vikings, but it seems like he could be available to play.
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Vikings place C Ryan Kelly on IR
The Vikings placed veteran center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve for a second time in 2025, ending his season. The team announced the move on Wednesday afternoon after earlier ruling him out of Thursday's game against the Lions.
The Minnesota Vikings have lots of questions to ponder regarding J.J. McCarthy as the 2025 season comes to a close.
The Detroit Lions will soon be on a plane to Minnesota to spend their Christmas with the Vikings, and now we know who exactly is going to be on that flight. The Lions made a few roster moves on Christmas Eve.