Vikes blow a halftime lead again, lose in overtime
Minnesota Sports-- It was 1997 the last time Detroit won in Minnesota, but thanks to a third straight second half meltdown from the Vikings, the Lions were able to snap that streak with a 26-23 overtime victory.
It was 1997 the last time Detroit won in Minnesota, but thanks to a third straight second half meltdown from the Vikings, the Lions were able to snap that streak with a 26-23 overtime victory. Two touchdown catches from Calvin Johnson and three field goals from Jason Hanson in the second half gave the Lions the lead with 2:30 to play, but the Vikings were able to tie the game with 1:11 left in regulation thanks to a 49-yard field goal from Ryan Longwell. The Lions won the coin toss in overtime and a 40-yard catch from Johnson set up a 32-yard field goal from Hanson to give the Lions the win. The Lions have started their season with three straight wins for the first time since 1980, while the Vikings dropped their first three games of the season for the first time since 2002. Minnesota held a 20-0 halftime lead, losing for the third straight week in which the team has held a lead of double digits after two quarters. Minnesota visits Kansas City next week.
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