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Vikings at Lions | by @Eric_L_Smith
Noon (CT) | Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 | Ford Field
Series Results
Vikings W-L-T: 76-39-2
Home: 41-16-1; Away: 35-23-1
Last time in regular season: Vikings defeated Lions 20-7 in Minnesota on Dec. 8, 2019
Last time in regular season in Detroit: Vikings defeated Lions 42-30 in Detroit on Oct. 20, 2019
2019 Stats
Detroit offense
The Lions started three different quarterbacks in 2019 — Matthew Stafford, Jeff Driskel and David Blough — marking the first time they started three different quarterbacks since 2010 (Stafford, Shaun Hill and Drew Stanton).
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, Jr., tied his career high with nine touchdown catches in 2019, with four of those coming in Week 7 against the Vikings.
Detroit defense
The Lions ranked 26th in points allowed per game (26.4), their worst mark since 2012 when Detroit ranked 27th at 27.3 points allowed per game.
Detroit tied with Dallas and Arizona for the fewest interceptions in the league with seven.
Roster Refresher
Added: WR Geronimo Allison, LB Jamie Collins, QB Chase Daniel, DB Duron Harmon, S Jayron Kearse, LB Reggie Ragland, CB Darryl Roberts, DT Danny Shelton, CB Desmond Trufant, T Halapoulivaati Vaitai and DT Nick Williams
First two picks of 2020 NFL Draft: Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah at No. 3 overall and Georgia RB D'Andre Swift at No. 35
Departed (new team if player has signed)/contract expired: QB Jeff Driskel (Broncos), RB J.D. McKissic (Redskins), WR Jermaine Kearse, T Rick Wagner (Packers), G Graham Glasgow (Broncos), DT Damon 'Snacks' Harrison, DT A'Shawn Robinson (Rams), LB Devon Kennard (Cardinals), CB Darius Slay (Eagles), CB Rashaan Melvin (Jaguars), S Tavon Wilson and P Sam Martin (Broncos)
Icebreakers
Lions Head Coach Matt Patricia is entering his third season in Detroit and has a record of 9-22-1, including a 2-10 mark in NFC North games. … Stafford played in just eight games in 2019, his fewest since the 2010 season. He threw for 2,499 yards with 19 touchdowns and five interceptions. … RB Kerryon Johnson was also limited to eight games, rushing for 403 yards and three scores. … WR Kenny Golladay made his first Pro Bowl in 2019 after totaling 65 catches for 1,190 yards and 11 scores. It marked his second consecutive 1,000-yard season. … Detroit's offense ranked 18th overall with 21.3 points per game but surpassed the 20-point mark just once after Stafford was injured in Week 8.