Lions 16, Vikings 13

Lions' Darius Slay intercepts a pass intended for Vikings' Adam Thielen late in the fourth quarter, which led to the game winning field goal.

Lions kicker Matt Prater is mobbed by teammates including, Khyri Thornton after kicking the game-winning 40-yard field goal at the end of the fourth.

The Lions Cheerleaders make their way onto the field for the annual Thanksgiving Detroit Lions game.

Game day captain actor Tim Allen comes back to the sidelines after the coin toss.

Before the game, Lions players stand for a moment of silence for Wayne State Police officer Collin Rose who died Wednesday after injuries sustained from being shot in the line of duty.

Aretha Franklin waves to the crowd after singing the National Anthem before the game.

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin performs the National Anthem before Detroit takes on the Minnesota Vikings.

The Lions cheerleaders during the national anthem.

Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford

A'Shawn Robinson (91)

Lions' Darius Slay breaks up a pass intended for Vikings' Laquon Treadwell that was tipped and Lions' Glover Quin recovered running it down the field, but officials ruled it pass interference call and it was called back in the first quarter.

Lions' Ziggy Ansah grabs Vikings' quarterback Sam Bradford's arm, forcing a fumble that Lions' Haloti Ngata recovered. Officials ruled that Bradford's arm was going forward so it was an incomplete pass in the first quarter.

Detroit Lions' Andre Roberts goes up and pulls down a catch in front of Minnesota Vikings' Xavier Rhodes in the second quarter.

Lions' Tavon Wilson pulls down Vikings' Jerick McKinnon in the first quarter.

Lions running back Theo Riddick works up the field in the first quarter Thursday against the Vikings.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford passes in the first quarter.

On a play initially ruled pass interference, Lions' head coach Jim Caldwell threw the challenge flag, and after review the Lions' A'Sahwn Robinson tipped Vikings' Sam Bradford pass in the second quarter. No interference was called.

Vikings' Trae Waynes breaks up a pass intended for Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. in the end zone in the second quarter.

Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes breaks up a pass intended for Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, Jr. in the second quarter.

Vikings' Adam Thielen pulls in a reception, but it is knocked out by Lions' Tahir Whitehead with the Lions recovering in the second quarter. It was ruled incomplete by the officials.

Vikings' Adam Thielen pulls in a reception, but it is knocked out by Lions' Tahir Whitehead, with the Lions recovering in the second quarter.

A Lions fan forecasts a possible Detroit future; "playoff bound" after Detroit beats Minnesota to take sole possession of first place in the division.

Lions fans were having fun, even though most of the game was a bit lacking in offense but eventually they were rewarded with another Detroit victory.

Golden Tate

Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo (34) pulls down Lions wide receiver Golden Tate in the second quarter.

Lions wide receiver Golden Tate reacts after getting a first down in the second quarter.

Lions linebacker Josh Bynes tries to tackle Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) in the second quarter.

Lions Cheerleaders perform in between quarters to the delight of the crowd.

The Ford Field crowd gives WWII Army Sergeant Don Bloomfield a huge standing ovation as he is introduced as the last Michigan survivor of Pearl Harbor.

Andy Grammer starts his halftime show performance by lying on the field surrounded by cheerleaders.

Andy Grammer performs with dancers and singers and the Lions drum line, shown here, during the halftime show.

Andy Grammer performs with dancers and singers and the Lions cheerleaders during the halftime show.

Andy Grammer performs with dancers and singers during the halftime show.

Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon gets away from Lions Ezekiel Ansah for a gain in the third quarter.

Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford watches as Lions Tavon Wilson brings down Minnesota running back Matt Asiata in the third quarter.

Vikings Cordarrelle Patterson finds running room after a reception for a long first down in the third quarter.

These fans dressed up as their respective teams' mascots, seen here in the third quarter.

Vikings safety Anthony Harris trips up Lions wide receiver Andre Roberts (12) on a punt return in the third quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford calls a play in the third quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford gets dragged down for a sack by Vikings Anthony Barr in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford gets dragged down for a sack by Vikings Anthony Barr and Danielle Hunter in the fourth quarter.

Lions Matthew Stafford throws in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford runs for a first down in the fourth quarter.

Lions Josh Bynes pulls down Vikings' Jerick McKinnon in the fourth quarter.

Lions Theo Riddick breaks through the Vikings defense on a drive in the fourth quarter.

Lions Matt Stafford throws a completion to Marvin Jones Jr. late in the fourth quarter.

Lions Matt Stafford gets hit by Vikings' Danielle Hunter after throwing a completion to Marvin Jones Jr. late in the fourth quarter.

WR Marvin Jones - Jones started off hot, leading the NFL in receiving and big plays after five weeks. But down the stretch, he wasn’t a factor more often than not. His career-high six drops were also troubling. GRADE: B-

Lions Anquan Boldin makes a reception along the sidelines in the fourth quarter.

Vikings quarter back Sam Bradford walks back to the huddle after a first down was overturned on a penalty late in the fourth quarter.

Lions linebacker Tahir Whitehead wraps up Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles away from Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) in the fourth quarter.

Vikings linebackers Anthony Barr (55) and Audie Cole (57) try to drag down Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford by the jersey in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford talks with the officials after a play was whistled dead in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford reacts after talking with the officials after a play was whistled dead in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) hands off to running back Theo Riddick in the fourth quarter.

Lions kicker Matt Prater kicks a 48-yard field goal to tie the game in the fourth quarter.

Tahir Whitehead

Fans make some noise late in the fourth quarter.

Detroit Lions' Darius Slay and Rafael Bush celebrate Slay's interception late in the fourth quarter that led to the winning field goal.

Fans make some noise late in the fourth quarter.

Lions kicker Matt Prater sends the game winning field goal, held by punter Sam Martin, to beat the Vikings 16-13 at the end of the fourth quarter.

Lions kicker Matt Prater kicks the game-winning, 40-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

Lions kicker Matt Prater kicks the game-winning, 40 yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) and Don Mulbach (48) celebrate after Prater's game-winning, 40 yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

The Queen of Soul, Detroit's own Aretha Franklin, with Willie Wilkerson, Jr., out on the field for a sound check and waving to the crowd before she sings the national anthem before the Lions take on the Vikings on Thanksgiving Day.

The Queen of Soul, Detroit's own Aretha Franklin out on the field for a sound check and waving to the crowd before she sings the National Anthem before the Lions take on the Vikings on Thanksgiving Day.

Fans make some noise late in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph talk on the field before Detroit takes on the Minnesota Vikings.

Fans make some noise late in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up in front of offensive coordinator Jim Cooter on the field early Thursday morning.

Lions quarterbacks Matthew Stafford and Dan Orlovsky warm up before the game.

Lions fans watch the warm-ups before Detroit takes on Minnesota.

From left, Mark Pichler, his wife, Kim Pichler, and son, Chris Pichler, 21, take in a little of the America's Thanksgiving Day parade before the Lions game.

Troy native Angie Jauregui chats with her husband, Ryan Jauregui, at the America's Thanksgiving Day Parade before they go to the Lions game. Both are U.S. Navy pilots living in Nevada.

A Lions fans shows his support of Lions offensive coordinator Jim Cooter.

Gabe Lipar, 11, wearing his Travis Swanson jersey, watches the warm-ups before Detroit takes on the Vikings.

Lions corner back Darius Slay pulls down the ball during drills at warm-up.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and offensive coordinator Jim Cooter on the field early Thursday morning.

A variety of flags flying in a tailgate area before the game.