Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions: 5 keys to victory in week 9
By Adam Carlson
Make it LOUD
U.S. Bank Stadium is built to give the Minnesota Vikings one of the biggest home field advantages in the National Football League.
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Considering the Vikings are coming off back-to-back losses, just lost their offensive coordinator, and have serious offensive line issues, fans may be a little hesitant to get very rowdy and loud when Detroit is on offense.
Fans need to understand that their noise at the stadium is a huge help to the defense. Not only can they help to draw false start penalties, but it makes it difficult to make adjustments at the line of scrimmage and even call plays in the huddle.
Since the crowd knows they can play a role in the outcome of the game, it is paramount that they be silent on offense and deafeningly loud on defense.
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You can catch the Minnesota Vikings hosting the Detroit Lions during week 9 of the NFL season on Sunday, November 6, 2016. It is important that the Vikings get back on track if they want to win the division and return to the playoffs, and beating Detroit at home would be a great way to do just that!