Lions at Vikings picks: One vote for a Christmas miracle, two votes for Grinch dousing Vikings’ playoff hopes
Pioneer Press reporters who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s home game against the Detroit Lions:
DANE MIZUTANI
Vikings 24, Lions 23
Everybody is expecting the Vikings to lose this game. Which means they will undoubtedly win to keep things interesting down the stretch. Think of it as a Christmas Miracle.
JOHN SHIPLEY
Lions 27, Vikings 17
With seven wins, this team already is overachieving. Win, lose or draw on Sunday, the Vikings have daunting work ahead of them.
CHARLEY WALTERS
Lions 27, Vikings 17
Determined Lions are sniffing their first division championship in 30 years. This could be a mauling.
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