Victories over Tampa Bay and Kansas City have established the Lions as an early power in the NFL. The Vikings dominate the rivalry (66-31-2) and haven't lost to Detroit at home since 1997. All those stats ... mean nothing.
DETROIT'S WEEK 2: Detroit 48, Kansas City 3
Lions QB Matt Stafford threw four touchdowns, two to Calvin Johnson, as the Lions posted their most lopsided regular-season victory in team history.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Oldie but goodie
Lions kicker Jason Hanson played in his 297th game with Detroit, an NFL record for most games played with one team. Does a playoff berth loom?
OUTLOOK
Detroit is another passing team, and the Vikings haven't shown they can stop teams from driving down the field--at least in the second half of games. Outlook: Horns down
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