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Lions at Vikings: Highlights, score and recap

By John Buhler

Oct 25, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright (17) misses a catch against Detroit Lions cornerback Quandre Diggs (28) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Vikings win 28-19. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jarius Wright (17) misses a catch against Detroit Lions cornerback Quandre Diggs (28) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Vikings win 28-19. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings in overtime in Week 9, 22-16 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Detroit improves to 5-4, while Minnesota falls to 5-3.

The Detroit Lions go into brand-new US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and shock the rival Minnesota Vikings in overtime, 22-16. Detroit improves to 5-4 on the season. The Vikings stumble to 5-3 after starting the year a perfect 5-0.

Detroit lead Minnesota late 13-9, but surrendered a Rhett Ellison rushing touchdown inside of one minute. Down 16-13, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford got enough yards on the final drive of regulation to set up a Matt Prater game-tying field goal attempt.

With ice in his veins, Prater would boot a fantastic 58-yard game-tying field goal to force overtime. Detroit would win the coin toss and elected to receive. The Lions would push the ball down the field. Stafford would connect with wide receiver Golden Tate who slipped a sideline tackle to score the game-winning touchdown.

Detroit is a never-say-die football team this year. Stafford is playing great ball in late fourth quarter drives. It hasn’t been easy, but the Lions are winning close games every week. Interestingly, all nine of Detroit’s games have been decided by seven points or less.

They may not be the most talented team in the NFC, but the Lions are very much a Wild Card contender. Minnesota is falling apart at the seams. Panic is in the air in the Twin Cities after this brutal home loss to the rival Lions.

Three Stars

  1. Golden Tate: Tate was Stafford’s favorite target on Sunday afternoon. He had 11 catches for 79 yards and the game-winning 28-yard touchdown in overtime to beat the Vikings.
  2. Matt Prater: Prater had an outstanding day as the Lions kicker. He had 10 of the Lions’ 22 points on Sunday, going 3-3 on field goals. With ice in his veins, he drained a 58-yarder to force overtime.
  3. Sam Bradford: Bradford battled in this game and played well enough to lead the Vikings to victory. He completed 31 of 40 passes for 273 yards and a touchdown.

Next Game

The Lions will be on their bye in Week 10. They will get an easy home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, November 20th in Week 11. CBS will have that telecast coming from Ford Field.

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The Vikings will have another tough game coming in Week 10. They will have to play the Washington Redskins on the road. Kickoff from FedEx Field will be at 1:00 PM ET. FOX will have the telecast.

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