The Vikings lost their fourth straight game by single digits in the 16-14 loss to the Lions on Sunday at Ford Field. They've lost their last four games by a combined 14 points to the Bills, Bears, Packers and now Lions.

Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer wasn't looking for moral victories, as he hasn't in the previous three close losses, but he was proud of his team's effort despite slipping away a 14-point lead.

"They'll fight, they'll compete and that's what I've been trying to preach since the day I walked in is that's what I want to get done," Zimmer said. "Obviously you want to get a win but keep doing things like this and the wins will stack up. I've been doing this for a long, long time, and I've seen the teams that come out with great effort, great heart and great fight each and every day and each and every week, win."

The Vikings outgained the Lions 360-233 in total yards, but the Lions had 10 points off two interceptions from rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. The Vikings failed to score in the second half with two missed field goals, one blocked and one attempted from 68 yards at the end of the game that fell short by Blair Walsh.

"You never like losing, and we have that 'hate-losing' mentality around here," Bridgewater said. "We knew it was going to be a challenge coming into this game. Those guys are very stout up front, but we let one slip away. You can't turn the ball over twice, you can't miss field goals. So for me, and this team, we're going to try and continue to get better."