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Lions Pick Up 17-3 Win Over Vikings

The Lions created three turnovers, allowed just 212 total yards and controlled the Vikings, 17-3, at TCF Bank Stadium.

Matthew Stafford went 19 for 33 for the game with 185 yards passing, one touchdown and no interceptions. In comparison, Teddy Bridgewater went 23 of 37 with 188 yards passing, no touchdowns and three picks for the Vikings.

Joique Bell rushed for 74 yards on 18 attempts with a touchdown in addition to two receptions for 23 yards. Golden Tate caught seven passes for 44 yards.

The Detroit defense was the difference in the victory, limiting the Vikings to 69 yards rushing and 188 passing while coming away with three interceptions. They harassed Bridgewater and the Vikings offensive line with an imposing eight sacks.

Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon put up 42 receiving yards and 40 rushing.

The Lions host the Saints (2-3) next week while the Vikings head to Orchard Park to face the Bills (3-2).


Lions Passing Leaders

Grade

Name

Comp

Att

Yds

TDs

Int

C-

70

M. Stafford

19

33

185

1

0


Vikings Passing Leaders

Grade

Name

Comp

Att

Yds

TDs

Int

F

52

T. Bridgewate

23

37

188

0

3


Lions Rushing Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Att

Yds

YdsA

TDs

B+

89

J. Bell

RB

18

74

4.1

1

-

-

G. Winn

RB

5

16

3.2

0

B

83

T. Riddick

RB

3

6

2.0

0


Vikings Rushing Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Att

Yds

YdsA

TDs

B

86

J. McKinnon

RB

11

40

3.6

0

C

73

J. Wright

WR

1

21

21.0

0

F

52

T. Bridgewate

QB

3

11

3.7

0


Lions Receiving Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Rec

Yds

YdsA

TDs

B

83

T. Riddick

RB

5

75

15.0

1

C

75

G. Tate

WR

7

44

6.3

0

C-

72

E. Ebron

TE

2

23

11.5

0


Vikings Receiving Leaders

Grade

Name

P

Rec

Yds

YdsA

TDs

B

86

J. McKinnon

RB

6

42

7.0

0

B-

80

C. Ford

TE

4

37

9.3

0

C

73

G. Jennings

WR

3

33

11.0

0