Wife of Vikings head coach says she was ‘taunted, touched and called names’ during game against Lions
Whitney Risner, wife Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dalton Risner, spoke out about the behavior of Detroit Lions fans at Ford Field ahead of their Sunday night game.
Risner did a “get ready with me” video showing off her outfit before heading to a key NFC North matchup between the two teams. She said when the two teams played last year in Detroitshe didn’t realize how much throwing there would be.
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Dalton Risner and Whitney Risner at the 12th Annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall on February 9, 2023 in Phoenix. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
“I wore a bright purple jacket last year and I’ve never been teased so much at an away game,” she said. in the video.
She added more context about Sunday night’s game on screen.
“Little did I know that Detroit fans (simply because I’m a Vikings fan) would curse, touch and call me names at last night’s game.
Taylor Saunders, the girlfriend of Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman, also claimed fans “wished injury on opposing players” in response to a social media comment praising Lions fans.
Detroit Lions fans cheer against the Minnesota Vikings before their third down during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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The crowd was wild at both games at Ford Field – 2023 and Sunday night. Detroit fans gave their team full support on their way to the playoffs.
This season, the Lions will enter the playoffs with the No. 1 seed. They will have home court advantage through the NFC playoffs with dreams of Super Bowl appearance.
It is the first time since the 1950s that the Lions have won back-to-back division titles. The team never made it to the Super Bowl.
Detroit Lions fans celebrate a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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They could face the Vikings again in the playoffs. Minnesota put together an incredible season behind Sam Darnold, finishing just behind Detroit in the division.
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