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Vikings 28, Lions 24

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Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown leaps for the end zone against Minnesota Vikings' Patrick Peterson but lands just short of the goal line after a long run in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.
Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown leaps for the end zone against Minnesota Vikings' Patrick Peterson but lands just short of the goal line after a long run in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.
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Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. brings in a reception in front of Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez for a long first down in the second quarter.
Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. brings in a reception in front of Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez for a long first down in the second quarter.
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Lions head coach Dan Campbell's words, "Bite their kneecaps" shows up in the stands before the game.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell's words, "Bite their kneecaps" shows up in the stands before the game.
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Vikings’ K.J. Osborn makes a reception but Lions’ Jeff Okudah immediately brings him down in the third quarter.
Vikings’ K.J. Osborn makes a reception but Lions’ Jeff Okudah immediately brings him down in the third quarter.
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Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson runs in to the end zone untouched after a reception and scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings.
Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson runs in to the end zone untouched after a reception and scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Lions running back D'Andre Swift is brought down by Vikings' Jordan Hicks in the first quarter.
Lions running back D'Andre Swift is brought down by Vikings' Jordan Hicks in the first quarter.
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Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown brings in a reception in the first quarter.
Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown brings in a reception in the first quarter.
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Lions kicker Austin Seibert hits the bar on a field goal attempt in the first quarter.
Lions kicker Austin Seibert hits the bar on a field goal attempt in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws under pressure from Vikings' Eric Kendricks in the first quarter.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws under pressure from Vikings' Eric Kendricks in the first quarter.
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Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown leaps for the end zone against Vikings’ Patrick Peterson but lands just short of the goal line after a long run in the first quarter.
Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown leaps for the end zone against Vikings’ Patrick Peterson but lands just short of the goal line after a long run in the first quarter.
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Lions running back Jamaal Williams shakes off Vikings' Josh Metellus and runs it all the way into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Lions running back Jamaal Williams shakes off Vikings' Josh Metellus and runs it all the way into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
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Lions running back Jamaal Williams stiff-arms Vikings' Patrick Peterson and runs it all the way into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Lions running back Jamaal Williams stiff-arms Vikings' Patrick Peterson and runs it all the way into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
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Lions running back Jamaal Williams, with Vikings' Patrick Peterson defending, dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Lions running back Jamaal Williams, with Vikings' Patrick Peterson defending, dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
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Lions' Jamaal Williams and Dan Skipper celebrate Williams' touchdown with a dance that ended up picking up a penalty in the third quarter.
Lions' Jamaal Williams and Dan Skipper celebrate Williams' touchdown with a dance that ended up picking up a penalty in the third quarter.
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Lions' JuJu Hughes, Austin Bryant and DeShon Elliott pose for a picture by Jeff Okudah after a fumble recovery in the third quarter.
Lions' JuJu Hughes, Austin Bryant and DeShon Elliott pose for a picture by Jeff Okudah after a fumble recovery in the third quarter.
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Lions' Austin Bryant and Will Harris can't stop Vikings' Alexander Mattison from going into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Austin Bryant and Will Harris can't stop Vikings' Alexander Mattison from going into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Austin Bryant and Will Harris can't stop Vikings' Alexander Mattison from going into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Austin Bryant and Will Harris can't stop Vikings' Alexander Mattison from going into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown leaps for the end zone against Vikings' Patrick Peterson but lands just short of the goal line in the first quarter.
Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown leaps for the end zone against Vikings' Patrick Peterson but lands just short of the goal line in the first quarter.
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Vikings' K.J. Osborn pulls in a reception and goes into the end zone, in front of Lions' Amani Oruwariye, for the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Vikings' K.J. Osborn pulls in a reception and goes into the end zone, in front of Lions' Amani Oruwariye, for the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
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Vikings' K.J. Osborn pulls in a reception and goes into the end zone, in front of Lions' Amani Oruwariye and DeShon Elliott, for the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Vikings' K.J. Osborn pulls in a reception and goes into the end zone, in front of Lions' Amani Oruwariye and DeShon Elliott, for the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
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Vikings' Adam Thielen and K.J. Osborn celebrate Osborn's go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Vikings' Adam Thielen and K.J. Osborn celebrate Osborn's go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' D'Andre Swift sits for a moment after getting hit by Vikings' Jordan Hicks, causing a dropped pass, in the third quarter.
Lions' D'Andre Swift sits for a moment after getting hit by Vikings' Jordan Hicks, causing a dropped pass, in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback Jared Goff is forced out of the pocket and runs in the third quarter.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff is forced out of the pocket and runs in the third quarter.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone brings down Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins for a sack in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Alex Anzalone brings down Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins for a sack in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone celebrates, in part with a ref, a sack of Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Alex Anzalone celebrates, in part with a ref, a sack of Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Shane Zylstra can't pull in a reception with Vikings' Josh Metellus defending in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Shane Zylstra can't pull in a reception with Vikings' Josh Metellus defending in the fourth quarter.
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Vikings' Adam Thielen can't pull in a reception after being tripped up by Lions' Amani Oruwariye, who picks up a penalty, in the fourth quarter.
Vikings' Adam Thielen can't pull in a reception after being tripped up by Lions' Amani Oruwariye, who picks up a penalty, in the fourth quarter.
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Lions running back Jamaal Williams hits the hole on a run in the fourth quarter.
Lions running back Jamaal Williams hits the hole on a run in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown pulls in a reception, with Vikings' Chandon Sullivan in coverage, in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown pulls in a reception, with Vikings' Chandon Sullivan in coverage, in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Jamaal Williams on a run in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Jamaal Williams on a run in the fourth quarter.
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Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws long in the fourth quarter.
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws long in the fourth quarter.
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Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, after throwing a long pass, in the fourth quarter.
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, after throwing a long pass, in the fourth quarter.
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Lions kicker Austin Seibert watches his field goal attempt go wide in the fourth quarter.
Lions kicker Austin Seibert watches his field goal attempt go wide in the fourth quarter.
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The Viking cheerleaders perform before the game against the Lions.
The Viking cheerleaders perform before the game against the Lions.
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The Lions defense go after Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, looking for a receiver down field in the first quarter.
The Lions defense go after Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, looking for a receiver down field in the first quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown blocks for running back Jamaal Williams after the handoff from quarterback Jared Goff in the first quarter.
Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown blocks for running back Jamaal Williams after the handoff from quarterback Jared Goff in the first quarter.
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Lions rookie defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson and Malcolm Rodriguez watch from the sidelines in the first quarter.
Lions rookie defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson and Malcolm Rodriguez watch from the sidelines in the first quarter.
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Lions corner back Jeff Okudah defends against Vikings' Justin Jefferson, who can't bring in the reception in the second quarter.
Lions corner back Jeff Okudah defends against Vikings' Justin Jefferson, who can't bring in the reception in the second quarter.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez brings down Vikings' C.J. Ham in the second quarter.
Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez brings down Vikings' C.J. Ham in the second quarter.
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Vikings Delvin Cook cuts under the arms of Lions' Aiden Hutchinson in the second quarter.
Vikings Delvin Cook cuts under the arms of Lions' Aiden Hutchinson in the second quarter.
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Vikings Delvin Cook cuts under the arms of Lions' Aiden Hutchinson in the second quarter.
Vikings Delvin Cook cuts under the arms of Lions' Aiden Hutchinson in the second quarter.
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Lions coaching staff including quarterback coach Mark Brunell and head coach Dan Campbell watch as T.J. Hutchinson makes a reception along the sidelines in the second quarter.
Lions coaching staff including quarterback coach Mark Brunell and head coach Dan Campbell watch as T.J. Hutchinson makes a reception along the sidelines in the second quarter.
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Lions’ Tracy Walker is taken off the field in a cart in the first half.
Lions’ Tracy Walker is taken off the field in a cart in the first half.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone brings down Vikings quarterbackKirk Cousins for a sack in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Alex Anzalone brings down Vikings quarterbackKirk Cousins for a sack in the fourth quarter.
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Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a long pass that is intercepted by Vikings' Josh Metellus late in the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback Jared Goff throws a long pass that is intercepted by Vikings' Josh Metellus late in the fourth quarter.
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Vikings' Josh Metellus has a quiet moment with the football after intercepting Lions quarterback Jared Goff's pass, which sealed the win for Minnesota.
Vikings' Josh Metellus has a quiet moment with the football after intercepting Lions quarterback Jared Goff's pass, which sealed the win for Minnesota.
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Lions' Bobby Price and quarterback Jared Goff leave the field after a 28-24 loss to the Vikings, dropping Detroit's record to 1-2.
Lions' Bobby Price and quarterback Jared Goff leave the field after a 28-24 loss to the Vikings, dropping Detroit's record to 1-2.
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Lions' Penei Sewell and Dan Skipper leave the field after the 28-24 loss to the Vikings.
Lions' Penei Sewell and Dan Skipper leave the field after the 28-24 loss to the Vikings.
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Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson goes up for a reception during warm-ups in Minnesota.
Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson goes up for a reception during warm-ups in Minnesota.
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Lions wide receivers Kalif Raymond, left, and Amon-Ra St. Brown make their way to the field for the game against the Vikings.
Lions wide receivers Kalif Raymond, left, and Amon-Ra St. Brown make their way to the field for the game against the Vikings.
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Running back Jamaal Williams and the Detroit Lions make their way onto the field before the game against the Vikings.
Running back Jamaal Williams and the Detroit Lions make their way onto the field before the game against the Vikings.
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Lions head coach Dan Campbell sits on the bench before the game.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell sits on the bench before the game.
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