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GAMEDAY Open Thread/Live Blog: Lions Take on Vikings in Week 7 Matchup

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Join us as we LIVE blog Detroit's Week 7 contest with the Minnesota Vikings, as part of our weekly GAMEDAY Open Thread.

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UPDATE: 

53 minutes Prior to Kickoff, NFL Referees are booed by Lions Fans in attendance at Ford Field. 

FIRST QUARTER 

15:00: Minnesota Vikings Win Coin Toss, Defer 

12:46: Ruling of a Lions Fumble Is REVERSED. Last play ruled an incomplete pass. Prater FG attempt. 56 Yard attempt

12:43 FALSE START Penalty. Lions. S.Martin punts 33 yards to MIN 9

10:46: B.Colquitt punts 44 yards to DET 23. Lions take over possession on offense. RB Kerryon Johnson has 9 yards rushing on two attempts

8:04: M.Stafford pass short right to D.Amendola to MIN 17 for 11 yards. Penalty on MIN for def holding was declined 

7:41: M.Stafford pass to M.Jones for 16 yards --TOUCHDOWN. Extra Point is good by Prater. 7-0 Lions. 7 plays, 77 yards, Time of possession- 3:03 

5:23: K.Cousins pass deep left to A.Thielen for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Extra Point is Good. Lions 7 Vikings 7 

UPDATE

NFL History: Matthew Stafford is fastest QB to reach 40,000 Passing Yards

:17: M.Stafford pass short left to M.Jones for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Extra Point is GOOD. Lions 14 Vikings 7

SECOND QUARTER

12:44: K.Cousins pass short left to O.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Extra Point is GOOD. Lions 14 Vikings 14

 7:10: Both Kerryon Johnson and Darius are QUESTIONABLE to return with injuries. Johnson - left knee. Slay - hamstring 

3:33: D.Cook left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN Vikings. Extra Point Good. Vikings 21 Lions 14 

:06: M.Stafford pass short right to M.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Extra Point Good. Lions 21 Vikings 21 

Halftime: Lions 21-Vikings 21

THIRD QUARTER 

15:00: Vikings Ball to Start 3rd Quarter 

9:08: K.Cousins pass short left to C.Ham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Vikings 28 Lions 21

3:26: M.Prater 46 yard field goal is GOOD. Vikings 28 Lions 24

End of 3Q -- Lions trail 28-24

FOURTH QUARTER 

12:52: 45-yard FG Attempt - Vikings. NO GOOD. Lions take over possession 

8:52: Turnover on Downs. Lions fail to convert 4th and 2. Vikings Ball

5:46: K.Cousins pass short middle to K.Rudolph for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. D.Bailey extra point is GOOD. Vikings 35 Lions 24

3:10: M.Stafford pass short left to M.Jones for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. 2-pt conversion fails. Vikings 35 Lions 30

2:00: D.Cook up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Extra Point is good. Vikings 42 Lions 30

Vikings 42 Lions 30 Final Score 

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JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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