As football fans, we always look forward to the schedule of our favorite team. On November 13, 2016, the Detroit Lions had a game that would leave their fans with mixed emotions. In this article, we will take a look back at that game and everything that happened during it.
The Detroit Lions were scheduled to play the Minnesota Vikings at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This was a highly anticipated game as both teams had been performing well in the season, and the rivalry between them was intense. The Lions had a record of 5-4, while the Vikings had a record of 5-3. The game was set to begin at 1:00 pm EST.
The First Half of the Game
The game started with the Lions receiving the ball, and they were able to make some good plays that helped them move the ball down the field. However, they were not able to score a touchdown, and they had to settle for a field goal. The Vikings also had their chance to score, but they missed their field goal attempt.
During the first quarter, the Lions were able to score another field goal, while the Vikings were able to score a touchdown. The second quarter saw the Lions’ quarterback, Matthew Stafford, throwing a touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin. The Vikings were also able to score another touchdown. At halftime, the score was 13-10 in favor of the Vikings.
The Second Half of the Game
The second half of the game saw the Lions come back strong. They were able to score another touchdown, which was a pass from Stafford to Golden Tate. The Vikings were not able to score any points during the third quarter. However, in the fourth quarter, they were able to score a touchdown and a field goal, which put them in the lead.
The Lions were not ready to give up yet. With just a few seconds left in the game, Stafford threw a Hail Mary pass to the end zone. The pass was caught by receiver, Andre Roberts, and the Lions were able to tie the game. They then attempted to convert the extra point, but unfortunately, the kick was blocked.
The Overtime Period
The game then went into overtime, and it was anyone’s game. The Vikings received the ball, but they were not able to do much with it. The Lions then had their chance to score, but they missed their field goal attempt. The Vikings then had another chance to score, and this time, they were successful. They kicked a field goal, and the game was over. The final score was 22-16 in favor of the Vikings.
Conclusion
The game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings on November 13, 2016, was a thrilling one. Both teams played well, and the game was intense from start to finish. Although the Lions were not able to come out with a win, they showed that they were a team that would fight until the end. As fans, we can only hope that we will see more exciting games like this one in the future.
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