Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions: 5 keys to victory in week 9
By Adam Carlson
What will the struggling Minnesota Vikings need to do in order to defeat the Detroit Lions during their week 9 matchup on Sunday, November 6, 2016?
Coming off a humiliating Monday Night Football loss to the Chicago Bears and beat down by the Philadelphia Eagles, the Minnesota Vikings will look to get back on track against the Detroit Lions during week 9.
The game will take place on Sunday, November 6, 2016 and pit two of the stronger teams in the NFC against each other in a division matchup which could have major ramifications down the road.
Sitting at 5-2, the Minnesota Vikings have some big competition on their heels. The Green Bay Packers are closing in with a 4-3 record and right behind them at 4-4 is the Detroit Lions. Meanwhile, the 2-win Bears seem to be turning things around at just the right time.
So, with how important this game is for the Vikings and the division closing in, let’s take a look 5 ways Minnesota can help themselves to come away with a win on Sunday. And the first one is, of course, the most obvious.