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.

— Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

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

January 08, 2024 - 12:49 AM

Jerry Holt's photos from the Vikings' 10th loss of the season.

Patrick Reusse on the end of the Vikings' season and the rise of PWHL Minnesota, Gophers men's hoops

 January 08, 2024 - 9:37 AM

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

 January 08, 2024 - 12:42 AM

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.

Vikings' 2024 opponents include old friend Aaron Rodgers

If he’s healthy, Aaron Rodgers could be back at U.S. Bank Stadium as the quarterback of the Jets next season.

— Billie Weiss, Getty Images/TNS

January 08, 2024 - 6:17 PM

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 the Jets.

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

January 08, 2024 - 12:43 AM

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.

Justin Jefferson deserves better than this

January 08, 2024 - 1:30 PM

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 offensive line makes it a long day for quarterback Nick Mullens

January 08, 2024 - 12:41 AM

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.