Detroit 10, Minnesota 27

1 2 3 4 T
DET (1-8) 0 3 7 0 10
MIN (8-1) 3 7 7 10 27

Final

1:00 PM ET
November 15, 2009
Metrodome,
Minneapolis, MN

SCOUTING REPORT
Lions-Vikings: 10 observations

After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Lions-Vikings matchup.

1. Detroit needs to give their rookie quarterback high percentage passes. Matt Stafford threw five interceptions in last week's loss and has a dismal 55.9 passer rating. The Vikings are excellent at rushing the passer and offensive coordinator Scott Linehan may call more three-step drops, screens and short dump-off patterns early in the contest to get Stafford on track.

 · Full Scouting Report
Matchup
 W-LPFPAHOMEROADDIVCONF
DET1-81432641-30-50-41-7
MIN8-12711844-04-14-06-0
· Complete Standings
Individual Leaders
Detroit Passing
 CMP%YDSTDINT
Staffo...54.31489612
Culpep...56.538412
Minnesota Passing
 CMP%YDSTDINT
Favre68.12269173
Jackso...57.18200
Detroit Rushing
 CARYDSAVGTD
Smith1505153.43
Morris361363.81
Minnesota Rushing
 CARYDSAVGTD
Peters...1819175.111
Taylor521392.71
Detroit Receiving
 RECYDSAVGTD
Johnso...3243613.61
Johnso...2229313.32
Minnesota Receiving
 RECYDSAVGTD
Rice4478617.92
Harvin3142213.63
Full Player Stats: Detroit | Minnesota
TEAM AVERAGES & NFL RANKS
TEAM OFFENSETEAMPER GAME AVERAGE
Total YardsDET
 
 294.0
MIN
 
 369.0
Yards PassingDET
 
 190.8
MIN
 
 246.7
Yards RushingDET
 
 103.1
MIN
 
 122.4
TEAM DEFENSETEAMPER GAME AVERAGE
Yards AllowedDET
 
 386.2
MIN
 
 328.7
Pass Yds AllowedDET
 
 271.7
MIN
 
 234.1
Rush Yds AllowedDET
 
 114.6
MIN
 
 94.6
HEAD TO HEAD MATCHUPS (SINCE 2001)
Minnesota leads 16-2
Sep 20, 2009DET 13, @MIN 27
Dec 7, 2008DET 16, @MIN 20
Oct 12, 2008DET 10, MIN 12
Dec 2, 2007DET 10, MIN 42
Sep 16, 2007DET 20, @MIN 17
Dec 10, 2006DET 20, @MIN 30
Oct 8, 2006DET 17, MIN 26
Dec 4, 2005DET 16, @MIN 21
Nov 6, 2005DET 14, MIN 27
Dec 19, 2004DET 27, @MIN 28
Nov 21, 2004DET 19, MIN 22
Nov 23, 2003DET 14, MIN 24
Sep 21, 2003DET 13, @MIN 23
Dec 29, 2002DET 36, @MIN 38
Oct 13, 2002DET 24, MIN 31
Dec 16, 2001DET 27, @MIN 24
Oct 14, 2001DET 26, MIN 31

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NFL Scores

Thursday, November 12th
Chicago 6 Final
San Francisco 10
Sunday, November 15th
Buffalo 17 Final
Tennessee 41
New Orleans 28 Final
St. Louis 23
Tampa Bay 23 Final
Miami 25
Detroit 10 Final
Minnesota 27
Jacksonville 24 Final
NY Jets 22
Cincinnati 18 Final
Pittsburgh 12
Denver 17 Final
Washington 27
Atlanta 19 Final
Carolina 28
Kansas City 16 Final
Oakland 10
Dallas 7 Final
Green Bay 17
Seattle 20 Final
Arizona 31
Philadelphia 23 Final
San Diego 31
New England 34 Final
Indianapolis 35
Monday, November 16th
Baltimore 16 Final
Cleveland 0