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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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Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) during a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) during a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Laquon Treadwell – LOSER

Treadwell finally got his chance on Thanksgiving Day, and he was unable to produce. He has not seen the field very often this season, and when finally getting a chance, many thought he would strive. He did the opposite.

Only targeted twice, Treadwell finished the game with no catches and two drops.

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One of the drops by Treadwell was almost extremely costly for the Vikings. He bobbled a pass from Sam Bradford into the air and into a Lions’ defenders arms for an interception that was returned almost for a touchdown. If not for a penalty, this would have been a dagger for the Vikings.

If the Vikings want to find success, they need to be able to have some big plays. They didn’t have any of those on Thanksgiving Day against the Lions. Many thought Laquon Treadwell would be able to help the Vikes produce big plays, but it looks like he is just not NFL ready right now.

After a tough loss against the Detroit Lions, the Vikings must turn around and play the Cowboys at home on December 1. The Vikings need a victory to avoid dropping to a .500 record and losing a grip on the playoff race. Getting a victory against the 10-1 Dallas Cowboys will be very difficult, though.

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The Minnesota Vikings need to be able to cause turnovers and produce some kind of offense if they want to stand a chance against the NFL’s top team. It will help to have a sea of purple during the Vikings’ home game, though.

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