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 | ||||||||||
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Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
C- | 70 | M. Stafford | 19 | 33 | 185 | 1 | 0 |
Vikings Passing Leaders | ||||||||||
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Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int | ||||
F | 52 | T. Bridgewate | 23 | 37 | 188 | 0 | 3 |
Lions Rushing Leaders | ||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
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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 |