Photo gallery from the Lions-Vikings first-place showdown in Minnesota – The Morning Sun

In a game where both teams rallied from double-digit deficits, the Lions got a 44-yard field goal from rookie kicker Jake Bates to beat the Minnesota Vikings, 31-29, Sunday’s road win giving the Lions a share of first place in the NFC North Division. Check out all the sights from Sunday’s game here: Detroit Lions… Continue reading Photo gallery from the Lions-Vikings first-place showdown in Minnesota – The Morning Sun

NFL Week 7 top storylines: A Super Bowl rematch and Lions-Vikings NFC North battle

Week 7 of the NFL season kicked off with great intrigue on Thursday. Sean Payton made his return to New Orleans, the city where he coached for 15 seasons and guided the Saints to their lone Super Bowl victory in February 2010. Payton’s new team, the Denver Broncos, blew out the injury-riddled Saints 33-10 for… Continue reading NFL Week 7 top storylines: A Super Bowl rematch and Lions-Vikings NFC North battle