Week 12 game review: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions

Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata (44) breaks a tackle from Detroit Lions strong safety Tavon Wilson (32) for a touchdown run during the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata (44) breaks a tackle from Detroit Lions strong safety Tavon Wilson (32) for a touchdown run during the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs the ball during the first quarter of a NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs the ball during the first quarter of a NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

Overall impression

If not for some help from the officials on some debatable calls to extend the first drive of the game by the Vikings, it seemed as though Minnesota wanted nothing to do with getting anywhere near the end zone.

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This was a deflating performance for a couple reasons. Not only did the Vikings lose to a division rival above them in the standings, but the offense was quick and efficient but still couldn’t put together drives that resulted in touchdowns.

At least there were some positives to take away from the game. The Minnesota Vikings did run the ball better than usual and get one run to end in the end zone. Also, the defense was able to contain the Detroit offense and hold them to only one score as well.

But now Minnesota will have to deal with more injuries while others hopefully heal in a big way. If they want to have hopes of a postseason berth this year, they will need to put together a string of wins the next few weeks.

Next: Xavier Rhodes: NFC Defensive Player of the Week in Week 11

Next week, the Minnesota Vikings will have the Dallas Cowboys come to town. This will be the biggest test of the year for Minnesota, as the squad from Texas can attack a team in many different ways. Watch for it on Thursday Night Football!