The Detroit Lions were dealt a shocking defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings Sunday. Coming off a bye week, the Lions looked sluggish in all aspects of the game and could make enough plays down the stretch. The result was a 27-24 defeat, dropping them to 5-3 on the season.

The Lions, who have won back-to-back NFC North titles, may not seem like the favorite to make it three consecutive division crowns, but the big playoff picture is most in their favor.

The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings face off in Week 9 in a big NFC North showdown. The 5-2 Lions are looking to stay near the top of the NFC race and hope to eventually catch the division-leading Green Bay Packers,

In a division showdown at Detroit Lions’ Ford Field, the Minnesota Vikings scraped out a gritty 27-24 win over the Lions, and it felt like more than just a win.

J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in his return from an ankle injury, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

The Lions were without tight end Sam LaPorta due to a back injury, and LaPorta is usually a very reliable target on third down. Detroit's other key target on third down, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, caught just two of his 12 targets on the night.

It seems Dan Campbell has decided he’s not just the head coach anymore; he’s also the new offensive maestro for the Detroit Lions. After a little “test run” in Week 10, Campbell is grabbing the play sheet and not letting go for the rest of the season.

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