The NFL Week 17 schedule begins with a Christmas Day tripleheader, with the middle matchup seeing the Detroit Lions visiting the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit (8-7) has dropped two in a row and must now win out, plus get some help, in order to make the postseason. Minnesota (7-8) has won three in a row and is coming off a 16-13 victory over the New York Giants. The Vikings have been eliminated from postseason contention. RB Jordan Mason is inactive, and J.J. McCarthy (hand) will not play as Max Brosmer will make his second career start. Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) is listed as active, while OL Taylor Decker is inactive. Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. The...