The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings game on Sunday, January 5, has captured significant attention across the NFL, given the high stakes involved. It’s rare for a single game to hold so much importance, but this matchup will determine both teams’ playoff fates.
The winner of the game will claim the top seed in the NFC and NFC North, along with a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage leading up to the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, the losing team will drop to the fifth seed and face an away game in the wild-card round.
With so much on the line, it’s fitting that the game comes with a major halftime show. After the Lions announced the performer for the Lions vs. Vikings matchup, fans quickly voiced their opinions.
Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings Halftime Act
On Sunday, December 28, the Detroit Lions revealed on social media that Quinn XCII will perform during halftime of the highly anticipated game at Ford Field.
In a post on X, the Lions shared their excitement: “Proud to welcome Quinn XCII back as the halftime performer when the @Lions take on the Vikings at Ford Field.” They praised him as “a true homegrown success story,” noting that he began making music as a student at Michigan State University and has since become a platinum-selling artist with over 4 billion streams, performing at iconic venues like Red Rocks and Radio City Music Hall.
Quinn XCII’s local roots make him a fitting choice for the event. Originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan, he’s a proud Michigan State University alumnus. As a Michigander through and through, his performance resonates with the home crowd.
This isn’t Quinn XCII’s first halftime performance at Ford Field. He also took the stage during halftime of the Lions’ game against the Bears on Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Fans React to Quinn XCII Performing at Lions vs. Vikings Game
Quinn XCII shared the news on Instagram, expressing his excitement by saying he’s “coming home.”
As with any halftime act, reactions from fans were mixed, though many responded positively to the announcement.
“Hoping this is a SNF game so the whole country gets exposed to the best of the best in the music industry,” one fan commented on Instagram.
Another wrote on X, “Wow that is amazing dude! Been following you for a long time. Hoping to get to a concert of yours soon.”
Interestingly, a few fans joked about the performer’s resemblance to Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, with some initially thinking the post referred to him.
Not all responses were enthusiastic, though. One commenter remarked, “This guy looks mega lame,” while another questioned, “Never heard of em—what kinda music does he make?”
Several commenters admitted they didn’t know who Quinn XCII was, prompting one fan to reply, “You’re aging yourselves asking ‘who?’ Just support the hometown guy even if you don’t know who he is.” Ouch.
