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Here's a look at the series history, 2020 stats, roster changes and some "icebreakers" for Games 5-8 of the Vikings 2021 season:
Vikings vs. Lions | Week 5
Noon* (CT) | Sunday, Oct. 10 | U.S. Bank Stadium
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Series Results
Vikings W-L-T: 78-39-2 (no meetings in playoffs)
Home: 42-16-1; Away: 36-23-1
Last time in regular season in Minnesota: Vikings defeated Lions 34-20 on Nov. 8, 2020
2020 Stats
Detroit offense
The Lions struggled to control the ball in 2020, averaging a possession time that ranked tied for 29th in the league at just 27:54.
Detroit averaged 256.5 passing yards per game with Matthew Stafford last season, which put them at 10th-highest in the NFL.
Detroit defense
The Lions had problems defensively across the board last season. The team ranked dead-last in total yards allowed per game (419.8) and per play (6.29). On average, the Lions gave up 8.2 yards per passing play, which also ranked last.
Opponents converted 61.1 percent of fourth-down attempts against the Lions in 2020, which tied for 22nd in the NFL (11 conversions on 18 tries).
Lions Roster Refresher
Added: QB Jared Goff (via trade), RB Jamaal Williams, WR Breshad Perriman, TE Josh Hill, DE Charles Harris, DT Michael Brockers (via trade), LB Alex Anzalone, CB Quinton Dunbar, K Randy Bullock
First two picks of 2021 NFL Draft: Oregon T Penei Sewell at No. 7 overall and Washington DT Levi Onwuzurike at No. 41
Departed (new team if player has signed or was traded)/contract expired/waived/unsigned: QB Chase Daniel (Chargers), Stafford (traded to Rams), RB Adrian Peterson, WR Jamal Agnew (Jaguars), WR Danny Amendola, WR Kenny Golloday (Giants), WR Marvin Jones (Jaguars), WR Mohamed Sanu (49ers), TE Jesse James, DE Everson Griffen, LB Jarrad Davis (Jets), CB Justin Coleman (Dolphins), CB Darryl Roberts (Wash. Football Team), CB Desmond Trufant (Bears), S Duron Harmon (Falcons), S Miles Killebrew (Steelers), K Matt Prater (Cardinals), RB Kerryon Johnson
Icebreakers
After a trio of consecutive losing seasons under Matt Patricia, the Lions in January hired Dan Campbell to take over as Detroit's head coach for the upcoming season; former Chargers Head Coach Anthony Lynn was hired as the Lions offensive coordinator, and Aaron Glenn was hired as defensive coordinator. … Stafford, who was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft, is the franchise leader in completions, passing yards and touchdowns. … The Lions have not recorded double-digit wins since the 2014 season. … Former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson led the Lions in rushing in 2020 with 604 yards and added seven touchdowns. … Only one player (Harmon) secured two interceptions for the Lions, who finished 2020 with just seven total picks.
— By @LindseyMNSports