Jameson Williams bummed Lions are playing on the road on Christmas
Jameson Williams on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, discusses the Detroit Lions’ upcoming game on Christmas at the Minnesota Vikings.
The Detroit Lions are playing on Christmas Day, but a bug spread throughout the team might put a damper on the holiday spirit. Additionally, right tackle Penei Sewell looked like he suffered a bad injury in the second quarter, but has returned to action.
The Lions are playing the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, Dec. 25, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Detroit is without defensive back Avonte Maddox, who is dealing with a back injury and illness that appears to have spread around the Lions’ locker room.
Other players who dealt with the bug this week are left tackle Taylor Decker, running back David Montgomery and defensive back Khalil Dorsey. All four players (including Maddox) were listed as non-participants on the Tuesday estimated practice report, while Decker was listed as inactive for today’s game.
Other key players, including offensive lineman Christian Mahogany, edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, were listed as questionable on the most recent injury report, but are active for today’s game.
Follow along here as we track the inactives list and live injury updates for this NFC North showdown.
Lions vs Vikings live injury updates
After exiting the game midway through the third quarter, Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone is being evaluated for a concussion. We await updates on his injury status.
Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone left the game in the middle of the third quarter, appearing to hurt his shoulder. He walked off under his own power at a normal speed, and we await updates on his injury.
After leaving the game with about five minutes left in the second quarter, Lions right tackle Penei Sewell returned for the final play of the Lions’ last offensive series, which led to a game-tying touchdown.
Lions right tackle Penei Sewell went down with an apparent injury midway through the second quarter, walking off slowly after getting looked at by trainers. We await updates on his injury status.
Lions inactives vs Vikings
Left tackle Taylor Decker, who has been dealing with a flu-like illness, was listed as inactive for the Lions. Here are the rest of their inactives:
OL Trystan Colon.OL Taylor Decker.DL Tyler Lacy.WR Dominic Lovett.S Avonte Maddox.OL Michael Niese.DL Mehki Wingo.
Notably not on this list are wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad, who were listed as questionable on the most recent injury report.
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You can reach Christian at cromo@freepress.com.