Pels' Zion upgraded to questionable, nears return from long-term injury - ESPN
New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is on the verge of returning to action after missing two months due to a left hamstring strain.
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Kevin O'Connell makes clear he wants to remain Vikings head coach - ESPN
EAGAN, Minn. — Kevin O'Connell made clear Monday that he wants to continue as the Minnesota Vikings' head coach, even as his contract status has reportedly spurred interest from other NFL teams in acquiring his services via trade.
NFL playoff team rankings: Chiefs lead a stacked field headed into postseason
The final game of the final week of the regular season, a statement win by the Lions over the Vikings, finally set the seeding for the NFL playoffs. We've been waiting 18 weeks for this, and with five teams with 13 wins or more in the postseason, the tournament promises to be memorable.
Source - Initial tests show Packers WR Christian Watson tore ACL - ESPN
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Initial tests showed that the knee injury that Green Bay Packers receiver Christian Watson sustained in Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears was a torn ACL, a source told ESPN.
Jahmyr Gibbs tallies 4 touchdowns as Lions take down Vikings to win NFC North, secure No. 1 seed in playoffs
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Lions take down Vikings to win NFC North, clinch No. 1 seed - ESPN
DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs scored three of his franchise-record-tying four touchdowns in the second half, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs scores four TDs vs. Vikings - ESPN
DETROIT — Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs gained only 1 yard on his first six carries of the game, but all he needed was one big play to kick off a huge night for the former first round pick.
Vikings-Lions boasts end zone fun in race for NFC's top spot - ESPN
The Minnesota Vikings and Lions will meet Sunday night in Detroit in a game that carries massive playoff implications for football fans. It will determine the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed in the conference playoffs, and it will also carry high anticipation for the secondary celebratory antics.