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Vikings 30, Lions 23

Lions' Nevin Lawson finds a blocked field-goal kick right in front of his path, running it all the way back for a touchdown but an offsides call on Darius Slay, who blocked the field goal, negated the touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Nevin Lawson finds a blocked field-goal kick right in front of his path, running it all the way back for a touchdown but an offsides call on Darius Slay, who blocked the field goal, negated the touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
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Vikings' Xavier Rhodes brings down a tipped ball by Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. for the interception late in the fourth quarter.
Vikings' Xavier Rhodes brings down a tipped ball by Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. for the interception late in the fourth quarter.
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Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) blocks a field-goal attempt in the fourth quarter and the Lions score a touchdown that is called back on a penalty.  The Minnesota Vikings beat the Lions 30-23, taking a commanding lead in the NFC North Division.
Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) blocks a field-goal attempt in the fourth quarter and the Lions score a touchdown that is called back on a penalty. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Lions 30-23, taking a commanding lead in the NFC North Division.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Vikings' Everson Griffen in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Vikings' Everson Griffen in the second quarter.
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Vikings players are enjoying Thanksgiving with quarterback Case Keenum after Keenum scored a rushing touchdown in the first quarter.
Vikings players are enjoying Thanksgiving with quarterback Case Keenum after Keenum scored a rushing touchdown in the first quarter.
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The Vikings Case Keenum, left, and Jarius Wright run off the field smiling after a Keenum touchdown in the first quarter.
The Vikings Case Keenum, left, and Jarius Wright run off the field smiling after a Keenum touchdown in the first quarter.
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Lions tight end Darren Fells can't pull in a reception from quarterback Matthew Stafford with Vikings' Jarrison Smith defending in the first quarter.
Lions tight end Darren Fells can't pull in a reception from quarterback Matthew Stafford with Vikings' Jarrison Smith defending in the first quarter.
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The Vikings' David Morgan recovers a fumble by Lions' Ameer Abdullah during the handoff from quarterback Matthew Stafford in the first quarter.
The Vikings' David Morgan recovers a fumble by Lions' Ameer Abdullah during the handoff from quarterback Matthew Stafford in the first quarter.
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Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) looses control of the ball with coverage by Lions' corner back Nevin Lawson in the first quarter. The ball is recoverd by Adam Theilen (19) who takes it into the end zone and it was ruled a touch down. The play was reviewed and then ruled McKinnon was down by contact.
Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) looses control of the ball with coverage by Lions' corner back Nevin Lawson in the first quarter. The ball is recoverd by Adam Theilen (19) who takes it into the end zone and it was ruled a touch down. The play was reviewed and then ruled McKinnon was down by contact.
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Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) looses control of the ball with coverage by Lions' corner back Nevin Lawson in the first quarter. The ball is recoverd by Adam Theilen (19) who takes it into the end zone and it was ruled a touch down. The play was reviewed and then ruled McKinnon was down by contact.
Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) looses control of the ball with coverage by Lions' corner back Nevin Lawson in the first quarter. The ball is recoverd by Adam Theilen (19) who takes it into the end zone and it was ruled a touch down. The play was reviewed and then ruled McKinnon was down by contact.
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Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) looses control of the ball with coverage by Lions' corner back Nevin Lawson in the first quarter. The ball is recoverd by Adam Theilen (19) who takes it into the end zone and it was ruled a touch down. The play was reviewed and then ruled McKinnon was down by contact.
Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) looses control of the ball with coverage by Lions' corner back Nevin Lawson in the first quarter. The ball is recoverd by Adam Theilen (19) who takes it into the end zone and it was ruled a touch down. The play was reviewed and then ruled McKinnon was down by contact.
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Vikings quarterback Case Keenum heads for the end zone just out of the reach of Lions' Anthony Zettel, bottom, and Tahir Whitehead in the first quarter.
Vikings quarterback Case Keenum heads for the end zone just out of the reach of Lions' Anthony Zettel, bottom, and Tahir Whitehead in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass in the first quarter. Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov 23, 2017. Vikings win, 30-23.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass in the first quarter. Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov 23, 2017. Vikings win, 30-23. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)
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Vikings' Harrison Smith breaks up a pass intended for Lions tight end Darren Fells in the end zone in the second quarter.
Vikings' Harrison Smith breaks up a pass intended for Lions tight end Darren Fells in the end zone in the second quarter.
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Vikings' Everson Griffen chases Lions tight end Eric Ebron in the second quarter.
Vikings' Everson Griffen chases Lions tight end Eric Ebron in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, Jr. (11) pushes Vikings corner back Xavier Rhodes in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, Jr. (11) pushes Vikings corner back Xavier Rhodes in the second quarter.
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Lions' T.J. Lang blocks Vikings' Xavier Rhodes (29) while Lions running back Ameer Abdullah, center bottom, dives under defenders in the second quarter.
Lions' T.J. Lang blocks Vikings' Xavier Rhodes (29) while Lions running back Ameer Abdullah, center bottom, dives under defenders in the second quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford makes a pass in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford makes a pass in the second quarter.
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Lions' Eric Ebron reacts to the flag thrown for pass interference on a play with Marvin Jones Jr. late in the second quarter.
Lions' Eric Ebron reacts to the flag thrown for pass interference on a play with Marvin Jones Jr. late in the second quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a touchdown pass to Marvin Jones Jr. late in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a touchdown pass to Marvin Jones Jr. late in the second quarter.
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The Vikings' Xavier Rhodes (29) is all over the Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. as Jones makes the catch for a touchdown late in the second quarter.
The Vikings' Xavier Rhodes (29) is all over the Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. as Jones makes the catch for a touchdown late in the second quarter.
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Vikings' Xavier Rhodes (29) is called for pass interference on this play with Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. late in the second quarter.
Vikings' Xavier Rhodes (29) is called for pass interference on this play with Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. late in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. can't pull in a reception in the end zone with Vikings' Xavier Rhodes defending in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. can't pull in a reception in the end zone with Vikings' Xavier Rhodes defending in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Golden Tate stretches out, trying to keep his feet in but it is ruled incomplete in the second quarter.  A Viking penalty on the play still gave Detroit the first down.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate stretches out, trying to keep his feet in but it is ruled incomplete in the second quarter. A Viking penalty on the play still gave Detroit the first down.
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Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. makes a touchdown catch under coverage by Vikings' Xavier Rhodes, top, late in the second quarter.
Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. makes a touchdown catch under coverage by Vikings' Xavier Rhodes, top, late in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay reacts after a long catch for a first down under coverage by Vikings' Trae Waynes in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay reacts after a long catch for a first down under coverage by Vikings' Trae Waynes in the second quarter.
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Lions A'Shawn Robinson and Jeremiah Ledbetter  block a field goal by Vikings kicker Kai Forbath in the second quarter.
Lions A'Shawn Robinson and Jeremiah Ledbetter block a field goal by Vikings kicker Kai Forbath in the second quarter.
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Lions DT A'Shawn Robinson knocks the ball out of Case Keenum's hand — momentarily.
Lions DT A'Shawn Robinson knocks the ball out of Case Keenum's hand — momentarily.
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But somehow the ball pops back up and Case Keenam gathers it in as he is brought down by Lions DT A'Shawn Robinson in the second quarter.
But somehow the ball pops back up and Case Keenam gathers it in as he is brought down by Lions DT A'Shawn Robinson in the second quarter.
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Lions' Jeremiah Ledbetter chases after Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon in the second quarter.
Lions' Jeremiah Ledbetter chases after Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon in the second quarter.
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Vikings corner back Xavier Rhodes tackles Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, Jr., left, in the second quarter.
Vikings corner back Xavier Rhodes tackles Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, Jr., left, in the second quarter.
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Lions' A'Shawn Robinson (91) reacts after making a stop on third down in the second quarter.
Lions' A'Shawn Robinson (91) reacts after making a stop on third down in the second quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles away from pressure by Vikings' Everson Griffen being blocked by Lions' Taylor Decker, right, in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles away from pressure by Vikings' Everson Griffen being blocked by Lions' Taylor Decker, right, in the second quarter.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah (94) appears to be held by Vikings' Rashod Hill in the second quarter.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah (94) appears to be held by Vikings' Rashod Hill in the second quarter.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah tackles Vikings Latavius Murray in the second quarter.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah tackles Vikings Latavius Murray in the second quarter.
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Jason Derulo, right, performs during halftime.
Jason Derulo, right, performs during halftime.
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Vikings' Latavius Murray breaks away from Lions' Tavon Wilson for a long first down run in the third quarter.
Vikings' Latavius Murray breaks away from Lions' Tavon Wilson for a long first down run in the third quarter.
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Lions A'Shawn Robinson and Glover Quin can't stop Vikings' Latavius Murray from sneaking into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Lions A'Shawn Robinson and Glover Quin can't stop Vikings' Latavius Murray from sneaking into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
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Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. makes a reception along the sidelines with Vikings' Xavier Rhodes defending in the third quarter.
Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. makes a reception along the sidelines with Vikings' Xavier Rhodes defending in the third quarter.
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Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. makes a reception along the sidelines with Vikings' Xavier Rhodes defending in the third quarter.
Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. makes a reception along the sidelines with Vikings' Xavier Rhodes defending in the third quarter.
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Lions running back Ameer Abdullah is upended by Vikings' Trae Waynes in the third quarter.
Lions running back Ameer Abdullah is upended by Vikings' Trae Waynes in the third quarter.
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The Lions' Darren Fells dives into the end zone over the Vikings' Tramaine Brock Sr. But after a review, the TD call was overturned in the third quarter. Detroit kicked a field goal on the next play.
The Lions' Darren Fells dives into the end zone over the Vikings' Tramaine Brock Sr. But after a review, the TD call was overturned in the third quarter. Detroit kicked a field goal on the next play.
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Lions' Darren Fells dives into the end zone over Vikings' Tramaine Brock Sr. but after officials review, it is ruled incomplete as Fells lost the ball when it hit the turf in the third quarter.  Detroit ended up kicking a field goal on the next play.
Lions' Darren Fells dives into the end zone over Vikings' Tramaine Brock Sr. but after officials review, it is ruled incomplete as Fells lost the ball when it hit the turf in the third quarter. Detroit ended up kicking a field goal on the next play.
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Fans dressed in turkey and pilgrim outfits in the third quarter.
Fans dressed in turkey and pilgrim outfits in the third quarter.
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Lions' Tavon Wilson breaks up a pass intended for Vikings' Stefon Diggs in the third quarter.
Lions' Tavon Wilson breaks up a pass intended for Vikings' Stefon Diggs in the third quarter.
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Lions' Akeem Spence and Anthony Zettell slam into Viking quarterback Case Keenum for the sack in the third quarter.
Lions' Akeem Spence and Anthony Zettell slam into Viking quarterback Case Keenum for the sack in the third quarter.
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Lions' Akeem Spence and Anthony Zettell drags down Viking quarterback Case Keenum in the third quarter.
Lions' Akeem Spence and Anthony Zettell drags down Viking quarterback Case Keenum in the third quarter.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick gets brought down by Vikings' Trae Waynes in the third quarter.
Lions running back Theo Riddick gets brought down by Vikings' Trae Waynes in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford loses the ball as he is being sacked by Vikings Danielle Hunter and Everson Griffen but is ruled down so Detroit retains possession  in the third quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford loses the ball as he is being sacked by Vikings Danielle Hunter and Everson Griffen but is ruled down so Detroit retains possession in the third quarter.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah sacks Vikings quarterback Case Keenum in the third quarter.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah sacks Vikings quarterback Case Keenum in the third quarter.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah sacks Vikings quarterback Case Keenum in the third quarter.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah sacks Vikings quarterback Case Keenum in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Vikings' Danielle Hunter in the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Vikings' Danielle Hunter in the fourth quarter.
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Vikings' Anthony Barr keeps a hold on the ankle of Lions running back Ameer Abdullah in the third quarter.
Vikings' Anthony Barr keeps a hold on the ankle of Lions running back Ameer Abdullah in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford bobbles the ball on a play while Anthony Zettel, left, blocks Vikings' Everson Griffen in the third quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford bobbles the ball on a play while Anthony Zettel, left, blocks Vikings' Everson Griffen in the third quarter.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick evades an attempted tackle by Vikings' Terence Newman in the third quarter.
Lions running back Theo Riddick evades an attempted tackle by Vikings' Terence Newman in the third quarter.
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Vikings' Kevin McDermott, left, and Anthony Harris, right, combine to bring down Lions' Golden Tate in the third quarter. The long run was called back because of a penalty .
Vikings' Kevin McDermott, left, and Anthony Harris, right, combine to bring down Lions' Golden Tate in the third quarter. The long run was called back because of a penalty .
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Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel reacts after a sack on Vikings quarterback Case Keenum in the third quarter.
Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel reacts after a sack on Vikings quarterback Case Keenum in the third quarter.
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Vikings' Riley Reiff blocks Lions' Ezekiel Ansah trying to get to quarterback Case Keenum (7) in the third quarter.
Vikings' Riley Reiff blocks Lions' Ezekiel Ansah trying to get to quarterback Case Keenum (7) in the third quarter.
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Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel (69) pressures Vikings quarterback Case Keenum in the third quarter.
Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel (69) pressures Vikings quarterback Case Keenum in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Vikings' Danielle Hunter in the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Vikings' Danielle Hunter in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Matthew Stafford is helped up from the field after a sack in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Matthew Stafford is helped up from the field after a sack in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. pulls in an amazing reception along the sidelines and into the end zone for a touchdown between Vikings defenders of Terence Newman and Xavier Rhodes in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. pulls in an amazing reception along the sidelines and into the end zone for a touchdown between Vikings defenders of Terence Newman and Xavier Rhodes in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. pulls in an amazing reception along the sidelines and into the end zone for a touchdown between Vikings defenders of Terence Newman and Xavier Rhodes in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. pulls in an amazing reception along the sidelines and into the end zone for a touchdown between Vikings defenders of Terence Newman and Xavier Rhodes in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. pulls in an amazing reception along the sidelines and into the end zone for a touchdown between Vikings defenders of Terence Newman and Xavier Rhodes in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. pulls in an amazing reception along the sidelines and into the end zone for a touchdown between Vikings defenders of Terence Newman and Xavier Rhodes in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. pulls in an amazing reception along the sidelines and into the end zone for a touchdown between Vikings defenders of Terence Newman and Zavier Rhodes in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. pulls in an amazing reception along the sidelines and into the end zone for a touchdown between Vikings defenders of Terence Newman and Zavier Rhodes in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. pulls in an amazing reception along the sidelines and into the end zone for a touchdown dragging Vikings defender Zavier Rhodes in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. pulls in an amazing reception along the sidelines and into the end zone for a touchdown dragging Vikings defender Zavier Rhodes in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Golden Tate can only watch an overthrown pass by quarterback Matthew Stafford sail by with Vikings' Mackensie Alexander following behind in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate can only watch an overthrown pass by quarterback Matthew Stafford sail by with Vikings' Mackensie Alexander following behind in the fourth quarter.
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Vikings' Xavier Rhodes brings down a tipped ball by Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. for the interception late in the fourth quarter.
Vikings' Xavier Rhodes brings down a tipped ball by Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. for the interception late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford walks off the field after an interception late in the fourth period.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford walks off the field after an interception late in the fourth period.
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Lions fans watch as the Thanksgiving Lions game tradition ends with a loss, 30-23, to the Vikings.
Lions fans watch as the Thanksgiving Lions game tradition ends with a loss, 30-23, to the Vikings.
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Lions' Darius Slay (23) blocks a field goal attempt in the fourth quarter and the Lions score a touchdown that is called back on a penalty.
Lions' Darius Slay (23) blocks a field goal attempt in the fourth quarter and the Lions score a touchdown that is called back on a penalty.
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Lions' Darius Slay reacts after an offsides penalty called on him negates a Lions touchdown after Slay blocked a field goal attempt late in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Darius Slay reacts after an offsides penalty called on him negates a Lions touchdown after Slay blocked a field goal attempt late in the fourth quarter.
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Vikings' Terence Newman (23) and Xavier Rhodes defend a touchdown catch by Lions' Marvin Jones, Jr. in the fourth quarter.
Vikings' Terence Newman (23) and Xavier Rhodes defend a touchdown catch by Lions' Marvin Jones, Jr. in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. gets into the end zone after catching the ball under coverage by Vikings' Terence Newman (23) and Xavier Rhodes in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. gets into the end zone after catching the ball under coverage by Vikings' Terence Newman (23) and Xavier Rhodes in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. gets into the end zone after catching the ball under coverage by Vikings' Terence Newman (23) in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. gets into the end zone after catching the ball under coverage by Vikings' Terence Newman (23) in the fourth quarter.
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Lions head coach Jim Caldwell, left, and staff look at quarterback Matthew Stafford after he takes a big hit in the fourth quarter.
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell, left, and staff look at quarterback Matthew Stafford after he takes a big hit in the fourth quarter.
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Not too happy Lions fans in the fourth quarter.
Not too happy Lions fans in the fourth quarter.
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Vikings fans decked out in turkey and viking hats in the fourth quarter are pleased with the Vikings lead.
Vikings fans decked out in turkey and viking hats in the fourth quarter are pleased with the Vikings lead.
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Lions' A'Shawn Robinson reacts after a penalty negates a Lions touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Lions' A'Shawn Robinson reacts after a penalty negates a Lions touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Golden Tate and former Lion, Vikings offensive linemen Riley Reiff walk off the field after the 30-23 Minnesota victory.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate and former Lion, Vikings offensive linemen Riley Reiff walk off the field after the 30-23 Minnesota victory.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's wife Kelly Stafford breaks into laughter joking with actor Tim Allen before the annual Thanksgiving game before the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 23, 2017.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's wife Kelly Stafford breaks into laughter joking with actor Tim Allen before the annual Thanksgiving game before the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 23, 2017.
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Kyle Zettel of West Branch carries his niece, Ellie Peterson, niece of Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel.
Kyle Zettel of West Branch carries his niece, Ellie Peterson, niece of Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah, returning from injury, chats with defensive coordinator Teryl Austin during warm-ups.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah, returning from injury, chats with defensive coordinator Teryl Austin during warm-ups.
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Lions Darius Slay and Ezekiel Ansah greet each other on the field before the game.
Lions Darius Slay and Ezekiel Ansah greet each other on the field before the game.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws warming up before the game.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws warming up before the game.
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Doug LaBoda of Belleville minds the grill before the game. From right, Danny Babcock and Doug Babcock of Lake Orion.
Doug LaBoda of Belleville minds the grill before the game. From right, Danny Babcock and Doug Babcock of Lake Orion.
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Marco Pescara of Williamsburg, Va., with his brother-in-law, Richard Cherry of the Toledo area tailgating before the game.
Marco Pescara of Williamsburg, Va., with his brother-in-law, Richard Cherry of the Toledo area tailgating before the game.
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Kim Masser of Brooklyn, Mich., right, eats some pork for Thanksgiving after running the Turkey Trot before the game.
Kim Masser of Brooklyn, Mich., right, eats some pork for Thanksgiving after running the Turkey Trot before the game.
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Challenger makes his way to the field at the end of the national anthem.
Challenger makes his way to the field at the end of the national anthem.
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