Detroit Lions News and Rumors
Lions angered by Vikings' headhuntingChris McCosky , detnews.com Calvin Johnson took shots to the head — one by safety Harrison Smith and another by linebacker Jasper Brinkley on two of his catches. He ducked out of the way of a couple other flying tackle attempts. |
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Lions vs. Vikings: By the numbersNov 11, 2012
Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com The Lions trailed 24-17 midway through the fourth quarter and were well within comeback range. But Peterson had other plans. With 8:06 left in the fourth quarter, he took a handoff and raced down the right sideline 61 yards for a touchdown. |
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Chris McCosky , detnews.com The Vikings were without multi-purpose threat Percy Harvin (ankle). If the Lions could stop Peterson, even just contain him, the Vikings can't move the ball. Right? "Easier said than done," said Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch. |
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Lions-Vikings: Full of surprisesNov 11, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- When you spend enough time around the NFL, you realize there is an inverse proportion between what you think you know and what you actually know. I'd like a show of hands from those people who genuinely were convinced, without emotion or … |
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Chris McCosky , detnews.com We've seen this too many times this season. The Lions' offense stumbles and bumbles out of the gate, can't get anything going, and then, as if a switch is thrown, scores three touchdowns on drives of less than three minutes. |
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Brian McIntyre, yahoo.com After opening up the season with a 4-1 record, the Minnesota Vikings had lost three of their last four games entering Sunday's game against the NFC North rival Detroit Lions. Playing without an injured Percy Harvin, the team's most versatile offensive w… |
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We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from Bill Belichick emphatically challenging the officials to A.J. Green exploiting New York's defensive holes. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More » |
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Lions: 'It's gut-check time here'Nov 11, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- Jim Schwartz straddled the line between reality and expectations Sunday afternoon. Based on his clipped answers to most questions, it was clear the Detroit Lions' coach was pretty ticked after watching his team trail throughout a 34-24 lo… |
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Peterson trucks to 171 yards, TD as Vikings rollNov 11, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Adrian Peterson raced 61 yards for the game-sealing touchdown midway through the fourth quarter, padding his NFL rushing lead with 171 yards on 27 carries for the Minnesota Vikings in a 34-24 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. |
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Vikings finish off the LionsNov 11, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com We can pretty much forget about Detroit making a return to the playoffs, as the Vikings outplayed the Lions for four quarters on Sunday and put together an impressive 34-24 win. The Lions got off to one of their usual slow starts, and this time they wer… |
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Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com Vikings running back Adrian Peterson had 27 carries for 171 yards, including a 61-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter that put the Lions out of reach, and Minnesota went on to a 34-24 triumph at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis on Sunday. |
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Lions DE Avril leaves with possible concussionNov 11, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril left the game against Minnesota in the third quarter with a head injury. |
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Rapid Reaction: Vikings 34, Lions 24Nov 11, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- A few thoughts on Sunday's events at the Metrodome: What it means: The Minnesota Vikings snapped a two-game losing streak with an improbably productive offensive effort while leading receiver Percy Harvin was sidelined. The Vikings are 6-… |
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As usual, sloppy Lions fall behind earlyNov 11, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com After falling behind in the first half of the first seven games this season, the Lions jumped out to a quick lead last week against the Jaguars, raising hopes in Detroit that maybe the Lions would finally prove to be a team capable of playing well for 6… |
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Chris McCosky , detnews.com The injury news was good for the Lions on two fronts. Receiver Calvin Johnson, who looked much more comfortable in pre-game warmups than he did last week, was active and expected to be in the starting lineup. |
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Windy conditions expected at Soldier FieldNov 11, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS -- As we discussed Friday, I'll be working Sunday from the Metrodome, where the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings will kick off at 1 p.m. ET. That means I won't be at Soldier Field for the Chicago Bears' showdown with the Houston Texans, a… |
