Minnesota Vikings Star Wide Receiver Tells Fans to Show Up in Detroit

On Sunday the Minnesota Vikings handled business. Sam Darnold didn’t shy away from the Green Bay Packers and posted a 2-0 record this season. Kevin O’Connell came prepared with a gameplan to ensure victory yet again. Now a gargantuan matchup looms in Week 18.

There was a time when the Detroit Lions thought they would be able to rest their starters to finish the season. Although they lead the NFC North, a loss to the Vikings would give Minnesota the top seed in the entire conference. It’s a road game, but the pilgrimage must be made.

Jordan Addison implores Minnesota Vikings fans to show out

All season long Justin Jefferson has proven he is the best wide receiver in the NFL. Jordan Addison has been a worthy running mate, and he found the end zone again on Sunday. After a solid performance, the talented second-year wideout understands what’s ahead and needs the fanbase to bring the noise.

It’s all down to this: One game for the NFC North title, the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye.

“It’s going to be tough. We need all the #Vikings fans heading to Detroit this weekend, and we’re going to put it out for them.”

My @nflnetwork 1-on-1 with Jordan Addison: pic.twitter.com/6y9RCSK1oc

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 30, 2024

“It’s gonna be tough, you know what I’m saying? We need all the Vikings fans in Detroit this weekend. We gunna pull it out for them.”

Jordan Addison on Week 18 (NFL Network)

On Sunday against the Packers, Addison posted a six catch game for 69 yards. He scored and only had two empty targets. He was held to just three catches for 66 yards in the first matchup against the Lions, but Detroit is a substantially different team at this point.

Jordan Addison.

My goodness.

📺: @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/aM1msezXyx

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 29, 2024

Minnesota shouldn’t be thrilled about going on the road, but the reality is that it’s always difficult for a team to win multiple games against a singular opponent in the same season. It was only a two-point deficit for the Vikings the first time against Detroit, and the Lions are in a much worse place from a health perspective.

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Detroit faces a much-maligned San Francisco 49ers team on Monday Night Football. That should be a win, but it shortens the time they can prepare and recoup for the massive tilt against Minnesota. The NFL gets a gargantuan matchup from the NFC North next week.

If Minnesota travels like they can, Ford Field could become the home of the Vikings like it was in 2010.