Vikings vs. Lions: Detroit Runs Season-Ending Win Streak to 4 Games

by Michael David Smith

Filed under: Lions, Vikings, NFC North

The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions were playing for nothing other than last place in the NFC North on Sunday, and the game was notable mostly for a player who didn't play: Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, inactive because of concussion symptoms.

But the game should also be noteworthy for the way the Lions closed out the season -- the 20-13 victory was Detroit's fourth straight win, and four-game winning streaks have been unthinkable for the Lions over the last decade. Detroit and Minnesota both finish the season at 6-10, which is a major disappointment for the Vikings and a major achievement for the Lions.

Some thoughts on the game:

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