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Jeff Risdon

3 ways the Lions can defeat the Vikings in Week 5

It’s not going to be easy for the Detroit Lions to pull out their first victory of the 2021 season in Week 5. The 0-4 Lions are on the road in Minnesota to face a Vikings team they haven’t beaten since Jim Caldwell was patrolling the sidelines in Detroit.

But all hope is not gone. Even with an injury-ravaged roster, the Lions do have the ability to pull off the upset win over the 1-3 Vikings. Sure, the Vikings are favored by almost 10 points and their losses are all versus good teams that are at least 3-1 on the season. It can be done.

Here’s how they can stun the world and earn the first victory of the Dan Campbell coaching era.

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