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Detroit Lions: 2016 Game-by-Game Season Predictions

By Zac Snyder

Nov 9, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of a white board on the Detroit Lions sideline during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 9, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; A detailed view of a white board on the Detroit Lions sideline during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin (27) and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) speak after the game at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 26-16. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin (27) and Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) speak after the game at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 26-16. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

Week 9 – at Minnesota Vikings

The Lions have a long road to their bye week this season with their first trip to the new US Bank Stadium in week nine the final game before finally getting a break. Even if they get through the first half relatively healthy, you can bet some bodies will be feeling the wear and tear of an NFL season.

Playing in Minneapolis has never been easy for the Lions and early reports suggest that loud home field advantage the Vikings enjoyed at the Metrodome may not be hurt as much as moving into a new modern stadium might suggest.

Yes, the Vikings will be without starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater but his impact wasn’t a big reason why I think they could find success this season. With a solid ground game and a very good young defense, the Vikings’ season outlook doesn’t have to nosedive just because Bridgewater is out.

Prediction: Lions lose

Lions’ record: 5-4

Next: Week 11 vs. Jaguars

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