Who is singing the national anthem at the Lions vs Vikings game on Christmas Day?

Heading into their Netflix broadcast Christmas Day matchup, the playoff outlooks for the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are on opposite ends of the spectrum. While the Lions are fighting to stay alive in the hunt, the Vikings have already been mathematically eliminated from postseason contention.

The Lions (8-7) enter Christmas Day with their playoff hopes on “life support.” After a late-season slide, including a recent loss to the Steelers, their chances are slim, but a path still exists.

The Lions are in an a massive elimination game. If they lose to the Vikings today, they are mathematically eliminated. Detroit must defeat the Vikings today and the Chicago Bears in Week 18 but also need the Green Bay Packers (currently in the 7th seed) to lose their final two games against the Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings (7–8)

Despite a recent three-game winning streak, the Vikings’ earlier mid-season struggles proved too much to overcome.

The Vikings are playing for pride and the chance to finish the season at or above .500. They can also play the role of “spoiler” by officially knocking their division rivals out of the playoff race with a victory.

Rookie quarterback Max Brosmer is expected to start today in place of the injured J.J. McCarthy (hand fracture).

Lions-Vikings: musical guests

The second game on Christmas Day at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota will see the festivities kick off with Kelly Clarkson opening the show, accompanied by SZN4 performing the national anthem.

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