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5 wild predictions: Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions

By Josh Zinger

Oct 25, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) prepares to throw the ball during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) prepares to throw the ball during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 25, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws the ball during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings 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) throws the ball during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Vikings win 28-19. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Matthew Stafford throws for 275+ yards

The Vikings defense is very good, but so is Matthew Stafford. While many predicted the eighth-year quarterback to struggle in the wake of Calvin Johnson’s retirement, he has truly flourished. With 2,154 yards, 16 touchdowns, only 4 interceptions, and a career-best completion percentage of 67.7, Stafford has taken his game to a new level.

To make matters even worse, Lions wide receivers Golden Tate and Marvin Jones will be very difficult assignments for the Vikings. The quick, crafty receivers will be difficult to contain for the Vikings’ big, physical corners like Xavier Rhodes and Trae Waynes.

If the offensive line can give Stafford time to throw, he should have a very good day. Already averaging 269.25 yards per game this year, Stafford should throw for over 275 against the Vikings.

Without much of a running game to speak of, the Lions will air the ball out early and often, and Stafford will likely put up some impressive stats against the Vikings’ 2nd ranked defense.

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