Pride Of Detroit Podcast: Game 3 Recap
The Pride of Detroit Podcast recaps the Lions' win over the Vikings.
| Final - 9.25.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 26 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 6 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Stories
Because We Must. . .Who Gets Your Game Ball For Week Three?
Somebody needs to get a game ball for the Vikings, and you can decide who it is.
Stock Market Report, Week 3
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Point/CounterPoint: It's Time To Start Christian Ponder
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Checking Out After Week 3? You Betcha
Is it OK to emotionally give up on your team's chances after just three games? If you're a Vikings fan, at least one writer from the Daily Norseman thinks it is.
Lions Come Back From 20-Point Deficit To Down Vikings In Overtime, 26-23
The Detroit Lions are off to a 3-0 start after beating the Minnesota Vikings with a comeback and an overtime victory.
Minnesota Vikings Set Incredibly Dubious NFL Record
The Vikings are making history. Unfortunately, it's not the kind of history they want to make.
NFL Scores Week 3, Lions Vs. Vikings: Calvin Johnson Sparks Huge Comeback
Calvin Johnson caught two touchdowns for the third week in a row, but his arguably biggest catch of the day didn't come in the end zone. No, it was his 40-yard reception in overtime that set the stage for Jason Hanson's 32-yard field goal, helping the Lions defeat the Vikings 26-23 in overtime.
And, Once Again, I Am Completely Confused
The Vikings fell apart in the second half of a football game. Yes, this is a repeat from Week One and Week Two.
Detroit Lions At Minnesota Vikings - Overtime Open Thread
This is the thread to discuss the overtime period of the game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.
GameThreads
Vikings Fans GameThread on Daily Norseman
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Lions Fans GameThread on Pride Of Detroit
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 26 |
| Minnesota | 6 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 9:38 left: Minnesota Field Goal - 33-yarder by Ryan Longwell. 12 plays, 63 yds, 5:22 min. |
| 5:19 left: Minnesota Field Goal - 41-yarder by Ryan Longwell. 8 plays, 30 yds, 2:36 min. |
| Quarter 2 |
| 6:01 left: Minnesota Touchdown - 6-yard run by Adrian Peterson. (Ryan Longwell extra point is good). 6 plays, 67 yds, 3:04 min. |
| 6:01 left: Ryan Longwell extra point is good. 6 plays, 67 yds, 3:04 min. |
| 0:09 left: Minnesota Touchdown - 8-yard pass from Donovan McNabb to Visanthe Shiancoe. (Ryan Longwell extra point is good). 3 plays, 13 yds, 0:41 min. |
| 0:09 left: Ryan Longwell extra point is good. 3 plays, 13 yds, 0:41 min. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 9:22 left: Detroit Touchdown - 32-yard pass from Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson. (Jason Hanson extra point is good). 4 plays, 52 yds, 1:39 min. |
| 9:22 left: Jason Hanson extra point is good. 4 plays, 52 yds, 1:39 min. |
| 3:14 left: Detroit Field Goal - 28-yarder by Jason Hanson. 9 plays, 41 yds, 4:58 min. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 14:55 left: Detroit Touchdown - 5-yard pass from Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson. (Jason Hanson extra point is good). 5 plays, 89 yds, 1:53 min. |
| 14:55 left: Jason Hanson extra point is good. 5 plays, 89 yds, 1:53 min. |
| 5:20 left: Detroit Field Goal - 50-yarder by Jason Hanson. 12 plays, 51 yds, 6:13 min. |
| 2:30 left: Detroit Field Goal - 40-yarder by Jason Hanson. 5 plays, 25 yds, 1:43 min. |
| 1:11 left: Minnesota Field Goal - 49-yarder by Ryan Longwell. 9 plays, 52 yds, 1:19 min. |
| Quarter OT |
| 13:01 left: Detroit Field Goal - 32-yarder by Jason Hanson. 5 plays, 59 yds, 1:59 min. |
| Team statistics | Detroit | Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards Average Plays | 358 5.1 70 | 321 5.1 63 |
| Time of Possession | 34:09 | 27:50 |
| First Downs Run Pass Penalty | 19 1 16 2 | 16 5 10 1 |
| Third Down Conversions | 7-17-41% | 4-14-29% |
| Fourth Down Conversions | 0-0-0% | 0-1-0% |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Average Interceptions-Yards Sacks-Yards Lost | 338 32-46 6.6 0-0 5-40 | 189 22-36 4.7 0-0 4-22 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts Average | 20 19 1.1 | 132 23 5.7 |
| Return Yards Punt returns-Yards Kickoff returns-Yards | 132 4-37 5-95 | 250 4-90 5-160 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions-Yards | 0 1-0 0-0 | 0 1-0 0-0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 7-65 | 10-79 |
| Punts-Average (Net Avg.) | 7-46.4 (33.6) | 6-44.5 (38.3) |
| Tackles Solo Assists | 49 41 8 | 62 46 16 |
Officials: Ron Winter (Referee), Tony Michalek (Umpire), Julian Mapp (Head Linesman), Gary Arthur (Line Judge), Tom Hill (Side Judge), Richard Reels (Back Judge), Jim Howey (Field Judge)
