The Vikings’ struggles in the red zone against the Lions put their playoff hopes under scrutiny, but Jefferson’s leadership stole the spotlight.

The Lions were led by a cast of many on defense including cornerback Amik Robertson, who held star Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson to three catches for 54 yards on the evening. The Lions harassed quarterback Sam Darnold into 18-for-41 passing for 166 yards and no touchdowns as they took control late.

The Detroit Lions got a huge win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night and clinched the first seed in the NFC and won their second straight division title.  Cornerback Amik Robertson was a huge part of that.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson seen offering encouragement to Sam Darnold during his off night.

Double team him? Sure. But that doesn't take Justin Jefferson out of any game. And that's why the Vikings are playing for the NFC on Sunday.

Lions cornerback Amik Robertson has great respect for receivers like Justin Jefferson, but he refuses to fear them. That confidence shined Sunday.

which is by far the highest total in an NFL game this season. My focus for this game is on the props for Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Justin Jefferson has torched the Lions during ...

The NFL playoffs are set after the regular season ended in Week 18. With that in mind, here are 10 takeaways heading into Super Wild Card Weekend.

Here are five takeaways from the Vikings’ 31-9 loss to the Lions. There’s no way around it: In the biggest game of his career to this point, quarterback Sam Darnold was completely consumed by the moment. He seemed rattled from the first time he touched the ball and only completed 18 of 41 passes for 166 yards.

With both the NFC North and the No. 1 seed in the conference on the line on Sunday night in a winner-take-all battle against the rival Detroit Lions, the Minnes

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