Former Lion Zettel Back In the NFC North
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to contract terms Wednesday with wide receiver Tajaé Sharpe and defensive end Anthony Zettel, adding two fifth-year veterans at positions vacated by star players.
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The Minnesota Vikings agreed to contract terms Wednesday with wide receiver Tajaé Sharpe and defensive end Anthony Zettel, adding two fifth-year veterans at positions vacated by star players.
The first three plays for David Blough and the Detroit Lions on Sunday were an ominous sign.
Minnesota's long-dominant defense had been slipping for the past several weeks, a proud and seasoned group that needed to get its edge back.
The Minnesota Vikings brought back little to show from a trip to one of the toughest places to play in the NFL.
The fans in Detroit booed the officials during the opening coin toss, then again when the game's first flag was thrown.
MINNESOTA (4-2) at DETROIT (2-2-1)
The Detroit Lions are thankful they have a short week to prepare to play Minnesota in a possibly pivotal NFC North matchup.
There's still one more game to go, but the Lions are now assured of their first last-place finish since 2012 after a 27-9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions
A season of ups and downs for the Minnesota Vikings comes down to this: beat Detroit and Chicago and they're in the playoffs.
Vikings can clinch spot in playoffs with win and losses by both Washington (at Tennessee) and Philadelphia (vs. Houston). Lions already eliminated from playoff hunt.
The Detroit Lions were at a disadvantage, playing in a deafening stadium against a daunting Minnesota defense that's rounding into form at midseason.
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Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings
When Kirk Cousins and his family moved from Illinois to Michigan, his allegiance to the Bears was well-established.
Lions have won first two visits to U.S. Bank Stadium and four of last seven on road vs. Vikings, following streak of 13 straight losses in Minnesota
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Superintendent Hollie Stange and food services director Amanda Caroll have been placed on leave pending an internal review and an ongoing criminal investigation.
On Sunday, police arrested the suspect at his home in Allen Park and seized 14 guns.
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Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Sleet and freezing rain will arrive first before snow kicks in through Monday evening.
Superintendent Hollie Stange and food services director Amanda Caroll have been placed on leave pending an internal review and an ongoing criminal investigation.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
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Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
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Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
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The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
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Warming by the weekend.
Snow and cold temperatures and problems at airports over the weekend have created some problems for travelers getting to their holiday destination.