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Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) walked off as Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrated his first-quarter touchdown with James Mitchell (82). LaPorta later departed because of an injury.

Gallery: Vikings fall short in Detroit, losing 30-20 in season finale

January 8
Jerry Holt's photos from the Vikings' 10th loss of the season.
Reusse on the end of Vikings' season and the rise of PWHL, Gophers hoops
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Reusse on the end of Vikings' season and the rise of PWHL, Gophers hoops

January 8
Patrick Reusse joins Michael Rand on the Daily Delivery podcast for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included the merciful end to a disjointed Vikings season.
Podcast: Justin Jefferson, Harrison Smith and the Vikings' season-ending loss in Detroit
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Podcast: Justin Jefferson, Harrison Smith and the Vikings' season-ending loss in Detroit

January 8
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan recap the Vikings' 30-20 loss from Ford Field, where safety Harrison Smith may have played his last game in 12 NFL seasons.
Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Jan. 7, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass

Vikings' 2024 opponents include old friend Rodgers

January 8
The 7-10 Vikings finished in third place in the NFC North, meaning they will play the third-place teams in the NFC South, NFC East and AFC East: the Falcons, the Giants and Aaron Rodgers and the Jets.

Three keys to the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Lions

January 8
Sunday's regular season finale turned into a showcase for receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Justin Jefferson. One came out on top on the stat sheet, the other on the scoreboard.
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Justin Jefferson deserves better than this

January 8
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is a star on a team in transition. How can the Vikings build around him — and how long should he be happy if they can't?

Vikings' depleted O-line makes it a long day for QB Mullens

January 8
With two starting linemen out with injuries and two more playing hurt, Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens took a season-high 15 hits, including four sacks.
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January 8
Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler (32) was tackled by Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (2) in the first quarter Sunday January ,7 20

Five Extra Points: Plenty of reasons for Vikings' 2023 failings

Start with a $13 million investment for a player who played in only four games this season.
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January 8

Smith hints at retirement as 12th year with Vikings comes to an end

Safety Harrison Smith was in a reflective mood Sunday but said, "It's hard to have the ability to play and not have a desire to play."
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January 8
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) was tackled in the back field for a 9 yard loss by Detroit Lions defensive end Levi Onwuzurike (

Souhan: Paranoid about Jefferson leaving the Vikings? Don't bet on it.

Justin Jefferson had 12 receptions for 192 yards and a score in the season finale against Detroit. He deserves a new contract and the Vikings will need to pay whatever it takes.
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January 8

Vikings head to offseason of uncertainty after 30-20 loss to Lions

The Vikings finished 7-10 and out of the NFL playoffs, their first 10-loss season since 2013. They lost six of their last seven games in a season full of flaws and frustrations.