In Week 11, the Detroit Lions (6-4) used a late 52-yard field goal by Matt Prater to beat the Chicago Bears 27-24, while the Minnesota Vikings (8-2) scored 24 unanswered points in an impressive win over the Los Angeles Rams.
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On Thanksgiving, the Lions and Vikings will meet at Ford Field in what could be the most important game of the season for both teams. A Detroit win would mean the Lions would only trail Minnesota by one game in the NFC North, while a Vikings win would give them a three-game lead with just five games to play.
According to the sportsbook, the Vikings are currently listed as a 2.5-point favorite over the Lions. Check out the Lions betting odds for Week 12.
BONUS CONTENT:
Pro Football Focus has lost its mind – Quin ranked lower than Bears backup
The Lions often times get disrespected in the media. Everything from not giving them a chance to win games, to not recognizing when a player does well.
This episode of the Detroit Lions can’t get any respect is brought to you courtesy of Pro Football Focus, courtesy of Lions safety Glover Quin and a third-year back up safety Adrian Amos. Pro Football Focus ranks Amos with an overall grade of 93.1, JUST above Quin’s 90.2, and it includes edges in coverage (91.2 to 90.0) as well as run support (89.3 to 83.2).
To read the rest of the article about how Glover Quin is rated lower than a backup player, please click on the article below.
https://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-lions-news/jeff/pro-football-focus-lost-mind-quin-ranked-lower-bears-backup/98660/
