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MATTHEW STAFFORD
Lions quarterback
Stats: 32-for-46, 378 yards.
Despite a shaky offensive line, he threw for two TDs, 314 yards after halftime.
CALVIN JOHNSON
Lions wideout
Stats: 7 catches, 108 yards.
Two TDs, one terrific; sensational grab to set up the game-winning field goal.
BRANDON PETTIGREW
Lions tight end
Stats: 11 catches, 112 yards.
Stafford targeted him 13 times, and he found room behind Vikings' LBs.
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