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Lions rookie kicker Jake Bates thought his football dream was dead. His game-winner beat the Vikings

The Lions gave him a chance to compete with Michael Badgley for the team's kicking job. The competition ended on July 25 when Badgley suffered a season-ending injury. Since then, it's been Bates' job, and it didn't take him long to earn the confidence of coach Dan Campbell.

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CBSSports.com · 10h

Lions vs. Vikings score, takeaways: Detroit delivers Minnesota first loss of season with game-winning FG

The Detroit Lions have taken over first place in the NFC North, thanks to the heroics of Jake Bates and Jared Goff. Bates drilled a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds to play to give the Lions a thrilling 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North battle that saw two of the NFL's best teams engage in a shootout.

The Boston Globe · 9h

Lions hand Vikings their first loss with late field goal by rookie Jake Bates

Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left in the Lions’ 31-29 victory on Sunday, handing the Vikings their first loss in a back-and-forth game befitting of the NFL’s strongest division.

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The Associated Press – Sports o… · 9h

Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller

Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift the Detroit Lions to a 31-29 victory that handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss in a back-and-forth game befitting of the NFL’s strongest division.

FanSided on MSN · 6h

3 trades the Lions must make to win the NFC North after beating the Vikings

The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but they have more work to do in the weeks to come.

SB Nation on MSN · 11h

Final score: Detroit Lions take 1st place in NFC with 31-29 win over Vikings

RECAP: The Detroit Lions won a nailbiter against the Minnesota Vikings and moved to first place in the NFC North.

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Late FG allows Lions to hand Vikings first loss

Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 116 yards and two of Detroit's three second-quarter touchdowns. He also helped Jared Goff guide the ...

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Lions' Aidan Hutchison speaks out for first time after heartbreaking injury

Detroit Lions superstar pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson shared a positive injury update on social media to let fans know he’s ...

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Everything Dan Campbell Said After Lions Defeated Vikings

Here is everything head coach Dan Campbell said after the Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 31-29, at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday.

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First look: Tennessee Titans at Detroit Lions odds and lines

The Detroit Lions (5-1) welcome the Tennessee Titans (1-5) to Ford Field Sunday for NFL Week 8 action. Kickoff is set for 1 p ...

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Lions at Vikings: Full highlights

Watch all of the highlights from the Detroit Lions' 42-29 Week 4 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night ...

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Lions Overcome Disastrous Fumble, Defeat Vikings, 31-29

On the Lions' own 33-yard line, and facing a fourth-and-7, linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin took the direct snap, and failed to rush for the first down. The Vikings quickly sniffed out the fake attempt.

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David Montgomery injury update: Detroit Lions RB returns from leg issue vs. Vikings

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery injured on a running play vs. the Vikings in Week 7, and helped off the field by ...

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Lions QB Jared Goff achieves history with another perfect first half

Against the NFL's best defense, the Detroit Lions quarterback on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings achieved another ...

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