Week 14 NFL Picks: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Vikings

by Elizabeth Fairview  |  December 2nd, 2008
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are headed toward the NFL’s first 0-16 season after suffering their worst Thanksgiving Day loss ever, a 47-10 stinker against Tennessee. (Wikimedia Images)

Now Daunte Culpepper and the Lions have to face a streaking Minnesota Vikings teams, who appear ready to run away with the NFC North.

The Titans had two running backs surpass 100 rushing yards on Thursday, and with Adrian Peterson coming to town the Lions 32nd-ranked rush defense is in deep trouble.

Peterson had 131 yards rushing Sunday to give him a career total of 2,652 yards.The Vikings’ 34-14 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday put Minnesota in sole possession of first place in the NFC North for the first time since Brad Childress took over as head coach in 2006.

Can the Lions finally win a game Sunday and put a dent in the Vikings’ playoff hopes? Place your NFL bets now.

 
 
 

 

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