Vikings fall to surging Lions

Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) fumbled the ball late in the second quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell paced the sidelines in the fourth quarter.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) was tackled by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) and cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) after picking up a first down in the third quarter.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (4) caught a 48-yard touchdown in the second quarter over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler Sr. (3).

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A father and Son cheered for the Lions in the third quarter.

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Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore (38) picked up a first down on a fake punt in the third quarter.

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Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) caught a ball in the fourth quarter for a first down.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) threw a pass in the third quarte.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) cuts across the field, picking up a third quarter first down.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (4) scored a first quarter run.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) left and receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrated Minnesota Vikings Adam Thielen (19) third quarter touchdown.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) was sacked for a 7 yard loss in the fourth quarter by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97), assisted by defensive end Isaiah Buggs (96).

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Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Board (49) broke up a first quarter pass intended for Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson.

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Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) and former Detroit Lion, walked back to the locker after warmups.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) walked to the locker room after warming up.

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