Vikings Vs. Lions: Minnesota ends NFC North losing streak with big win

Vikings rising in Week 5 power rankings

NFL power rankings, Week 5: Vikings nearing Top 10

Vikings vs. Lions: Five Game-Chaning Plays

The Minnesota Vikings are 3-1 after beating the Lions to end a long divisional losing streak. SB Nation Minnesota looks at five key plays that tilted the game in the Vikings' favor.

Chad Greenway expects fine for Calvin Johnson hit

Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway expects to be fined for the hit he laid upon Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson on Sunday.

Jenkins needs x-rays for rib injury

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Jenkins suffered a rib injury in Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions. He returned to the game, but he will have x-rays taken this week.

Adrian Peterson thinks he can still get better

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson feels like he still has room to get better as he returns from a torn ACL.

Special teams and defense lead Vikings past Lions

The Vikings' offense struggled Sunday, but the defense and special teams played valiantly to push Minnesota past the Detroit Lions, 20-13

Vikings at Lions: Minnesota Beats Detroit, 20-13

The Vikings went into Ford Field and defeated the Detroit Lions, moving their record to 3-1 and into first place in the NFC North.

Vikings At Lions: Stafford Scores For Detroit

Matthew Stafford has scored the game's first offensive touchdown on a quarterback sneak, and the Minnesota lead is down to 20-13.

Video of Marcus Sherels punt return touchdown

Check out Marcus Sherels' first career punt return touchdown!

Vikings At Lions: Sherels Channels Harvin

Marcus Sherels' 77-yard punt return for a touchdown has given the Vikings a 20-6 lead over the Detroit Lions.

Vikings At Lions: Jason Hanson With Another Three

Jason Hanson's 31-yard field goal has cut the score to 13-6 in favor of the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings At Lions: Walsh Adds Three More

A 27-yard field goal by Blair Walsh has made the score 13-3 in favor of the Vikings.

Vikings At Lions: Walsh Field Goal Makes In 10-3

A 49-yard field goal from Blair Walsh has put the Minnesota Vikings lead back to seven against the Detroit Lions at 10-3.

ANIMATION: Harvin's 105-Yard Kick Return TD

Check out Percy Harvin's touchdown return on the opening kickoff against the Detroit Lions.

Hanson's Field Goal Makes It 7-3

A 40-yard field goal from Jason Hanson has made the score at Ford Field 7-3.

Percy Harvin Gives Vikings Early Lead

A 105-yard kickoff return has put the Vikings on top of the Detroit Lions early.

Vikings vs. Lions inactives

Minnesota Vikings Vs. Detroit Lions Preview

The Minnesota Vikings look to end their three-game losing streak to the Detroit Lions at 1 p.m. Sunday.

SB Nation Minnesota Week Four NFL Picks

We had a winning record last week. Can we keep the momentum going as we go into Week Four?

Christian Ponder probable for Vikings-Lions

The Minnesota Vikings released the injury report for their upcoming game against the Detroit Lions. Quarterback Christian Ponder is listed as probable.

Vikings have lost 11 straight games in NFC North

The Minnesota Vikings have an 11-game losing streak against NFC North opponents, so Adrian Peterson knows it's time to end that dubious string of failure.

Vikings LB Erin Henderson still on the mend

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson suffered a concussion during the team's Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and did not play in Week 3, but he hopes to get back on the field against the Detroit Lions.

Adrian Peterson is ready for more carries

Adrian Peterson feels like he's healthy enough to see an increased load in Week 4 of the NFL season.

WR Jerome Simpson returns from suspension

The Minnesota Vikings made room for Jerome Simpson to return after serving his three-game suspension by waiving Allen Reisner on Thursday.

Christian Ponder dealing with neck issue

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder is listed on the injury report with a neck issue, but he is expected to play in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions.