| Final - 10.12.2008 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 12 |
Believe me. . .you have absolutely, positively no idea how much it hurt me to type that title. So there we all were yesterday. . .and thanks, by the by, to everyone that participated in the game...
"Sometimes when you win, you really lose, and sometimes when you lose, you really win, and sometimes when you win or lose, you actually tie, and sometimes when you tie, you actually win or lose....
Officiating has been worse than ever before in the NFL this season, but it wasn't until today that the referees had an effect on a Lions game. The main reason for that is because the Lions hadn't...
Well, if it's possible to feel bad after a win, that's how I feel right now. This team in no way, shape, or form deserved to win this game. But, you know what? I'll take it. Did we get some...
Now, using the stuff that actually comes with my blog rather than spending an hour or so formatting tables, here are the official injury reports for tomorrow's contest. It looks like we can...
I exchanged five questions with Gonzo from the Daily Norseman in anticipation of tomorrow's game between the Lions and Vikings. Below are his answers to my questions, and my answers to his...
I had the good fortune to exchange five questions with Sean, the head guy over at SBNation's outstanding Lions' blog, Pride of Detroit. I just sent my answers to Sean's questions over to him, and...
DETROIT LIONS Pos. Player Injury Status QB Jon Kitna Back Doubtful QB Dan Orlovsky Ankle Probable WR Calvin Johnson Knee Questionable WR Roy Williams Hip Questionable OG S...
Like many of you on Monday night, I spent much of the second half screaming at my television for the Vikings to NOT punt the damn ball to Reggie Bush. The Saints were basically doing nothing...
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 12 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 0:18 left: Minnesota Safety - Dan Orlovsky sacked out of bounds in the end zone by Jared Allen. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 1:56 left: Detroit Field Goal - 40-yarder by Jason Hanson. 6 plays, 48 yds, 3:02 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 8:22 left: Detroit Touchdown - 12-yard pass from Dan Orlovsky to Calvin Johnson. (Jason Hanson extra point is good). 10 plays, 69 yds, 6:38 min. |
| 8:22 left: 10 plays, 69 yds, 6:38 min. |
| 4:33 left: Minnesota Touchdown - 86-yard pass from Gus Frerotte to Bernard Berrian. (Ryan Longwell extra point is good). 1 plays, 86 yds, 0:14 min. |
| 4:33 left: 1 plays, 86 yds, 0:14 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 0:09 left: Minnesota Field Goal - 26-yarder by Ryan Longwell. 10 plays, 71 yds, 4:32 min. |
| Team statistics | Detroit | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 212 4.2 51 | 392 5.7 69 |
| Time of Possession | 27:28 | 32:32 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 8 2 5 1 | 18 5 11 2 |
| Third Down Conversions | 2-13-15% | 3-15-20% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-0-0% | 0-0-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 112 12-21 4.1 0-0 6-38 | 257 18-33 6.8 1-2 5-39 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 100 24 4.2 | 135 31 4.4 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 75 4-25 3-50 | 98 3-5 4-93 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 1 3-1 0-0 | 3 4-2 1-2 |
| Penalties-Yards | 5-96 | 7-99 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 9-45.8 (43.0) | 8-51.8 (41.1) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 70 50 20 | 46 39 7 |
