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Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions: 5 keys to victory in week 9

By Adam Carlson

Oct 25, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gets sacked by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Vikings win 28-19. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gets sacked by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Vikings win 28-19. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a touchdown pass past Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall (23) in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) catches a touchdown pass past Green Bay Packers cornerback Damarious Randall (23) in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

Don’t be afraid to take shots

While the Lions are allowing the fewest rushing touchdowns in the league so far, they are also tied for allowing the most passing scores.

Through 8 games, the Lions have let 19 touchdowns be tossed on their watch, and allow a quarterback rating of 113.7 to opposing passers and a league high 73.6% completion rate as well.

Detroit also only has 4 interceptions on the seasons, showing they haven’t been able to take advantage of opportunities to this point. Their best defensive back, Darius Slay, has returned to practice, but that is no guarantee that he will play. If he sits, that is an even bigger reason to attack the secondary.

If the Vikings want to succeed offensively, they will need to challenge the Detroit secondary and make them beat the Minnesota wide receivers. If Bradford can find the time to survey the field, there is little doubt he can take advantage of this situation.

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