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Winners and losers: Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions

By Jordan Ison

Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) gets tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (26) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) gets tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (26) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Packers 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Packers 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Anthony Barr – WINNER

One of the Vikings’ young and up-coming stars is Anthony Barr. He showed why on Thanksgiving with another great game. Barr was great in helping to stop the run and put a lot of pressure on Matthew Stafford.

Anthony Barr finished the game with 4 tackles and a sack.

A lot of the Vikings’ second half success defensively can be credited to Anthony Barr. He was swarming the run plays and putting constant pressure on Matthew Stafford. His combination of speed and strength caused a lot of issues for the Lions’ offensive line.

The Vikings’ defense is led by Anthony Barr and Harrison Smith. Even though they lost to Detroit on Thanksgiving, the defense cannot be blamed. If the Vikings want to continue their success defensively, Anthony Barr needs to continue being an unstoppable force.

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