Updated: Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Lions at Vikings: 10 observations

Lions at Vikings: 10 observations

Detroit at Minnesota
detWhen: 1:00 PM ET
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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 throw to set up the run: The Lions have been explosive offensively through the air (averaging 313 yards with seven touchdowns) and the Vikings have been poor defending the pass thus far. Look for offensive coordinator Scott Linehan to throw on early downs to loosen up Minnesota's solid run defense.


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