On Christmas Eve, the Minnesota Vikings will host the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions, a game that could possibly decide a temporary hold on the division, depending on the outcome of Week 15.
Encouragingly, the Vikings could receive a boost for that contest —the potential return of veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks.
Vikings Could Get Major Boost in Time for Christmas
Hicks was injured in a win over the New Orleans Saints one month ago, and undrafted rookie linebacker Ivan Pace slid into a full-time role accordingly. Troy Dye and Anthony Barr have manned other linebacking snaps during Hicks’ absence.