Whitney Risner, wife of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dalton Risner spoke about the behavior of Detroit Lions fans at Ford Field prior to their game on Sunday night.
Risner made a “get ready with me” video showing off her outfit before heading to the crucial NFC North matchup between the two teams. she said when the two teams played last year in Detroitshe didn’t realize how much arguing there would be.
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Dalton Risner and Whitney Risner attend the 12th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall on Feb. 9, 2023 in Phoenix. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
“Last year I wore a flashy purple jacket, and I’ve never been harassed like that at an away game,” she said. in the video.
She added more context about Sunday night’s game on screen.
“I didn’t know that I would be harassed, hit and yelled at by Detroit fans during last night’s game (just because I’m Vikings fans),” she added.
Taylor Saunders, the girlfriend of Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman, also claimed that fans were “wishing injuries on the opponents” in response to a social media comment praising Lions fans.
Detroit Lions fans cheer against the Minnesota Vikings before a third-place finish during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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It was a loud crowd at both games at Ford Field – in 2023 and on Sunday night. Detroit fans have fully supported their team heading into the playoffs.
This season, the Lions enter the playoffs with the No. 1 seed. They will have home field advantage through the NFC playoffs with dreams of one Super Bowl appearance.
It is the first time since the 1950s that the Lions have won back-to-back division titles. The team has never made it to a Super Bowl.
Detroit Lions fans celebrate a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, January 5, 2025. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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They could face the Vikings again in the playoffs. Minnesota had an incredible season behind Sam Darnold, finishing right behind Detroit in the division.
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