Lions Fall to the Vikings, 19-17 – Highlights and Photos

Why do the Lions always lose at the very end of the game? Urgh. I really thought we would win this one.

With less than a minute on the clock, the Lions scored a touchdown and two-point conversation to lead the Vikings by one point. Then, as the game finally came to a close, the Vikings pulled off the seemingly impossible: a 54-yard field goal to come out on top.

Hopefully the next game is the charm. Check out photo highlights below.

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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Alexander Mattison #25 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the ball during the second half against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Alexander Mattison #25 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the ball during the second half against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Xavier Woods #23 and Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings break up a pass intended for Kalif Raymond #11 of the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings walks off the field after defeating the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: D'Andre Swift #32 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 19-17. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions throws the ball during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Alexander Mattison #25 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: D'Andre Swift #32 of the Detroit Lions is tackled by Bashaud Breeland #21 of the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Minnesota Vikings fans cheer during the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: The Detroit Lions offense lines up against the Minnesota Vikings defense during the second half at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on from the sideline during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Kalif Raymond #11 of the Detroit Lions is tackled by Kris Boyd #29 of the Minnesota Vikings during a fourth quarter punt return at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Danielle Hunter #99 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions (not pictured) is sacked during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Alexander Mattison #25 of the Minnesota Vikings spins back for the first down during the second half against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)