Whitney Risner, wife of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dalton Risner, spoke out about the behavior of Detroit Lions fans at Ford Field before their Sunday night matchup.
Risner was making a “get ready with me” video showing off his outfit before heading to the crucial NFC North showdown between the two teams. He said that when the two teams played last year in Detroit, he didn’t realize how many boos there were going to be.
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Dalton Risner and Whitney Risner attend the 12th Annual NFL Honors Ceremony at Symphony Hall on February 9, 2023 in Phoenix. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
“Last year I was wearing a flashy purple jacket and I had never been booed so much at an away game,” he said in the video.
It added more context about Sunday night’s game on the screen.
“I didn’t know that Detroit fans would boo, poke and insult me at last night’s game (simply for being Vikings fans),” he added.
Taylor Saunders, the girlfriend of Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman, also claimed that fans were “wishing injuries on opposing players” in response to a social media comment praising Lions fans.
Detroit Lions fans cheer on the Minnesota Vikings before a third down 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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There were raucous crowds at both games at Ford Field: in 2023 and on Sunday night. Detroit fans have fully supported their team on the road to the playoffs.
This season, the Lions will enter the playoffs with the No. 1 seed. They will have home field advantage until the NFC playoffs and dream of appearing in the Super Bowl.
It is the first time since the 1950s that the Lions have won back-to-back division titles. The team has never reached a Super Bowl.
Detroit Lions fans celebrate a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Junfu Han/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
They could end up facing the Vikings again in the playoffs. Minnesota had an incredible season behind Sam Darnold, finishing just behind Detroit in the division.
