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Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings: Dave Birkett's scouting report and prediction

The Detroit Lions have a decision to make about Matt Patricia's future. And one NFL owner might have the right logic. Filmed Dec. 4, 2019. Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press

Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Detroit Lions' Week 14 game Sunday at the Minnesota Vikings (1 p.m., Fox):

Lions run offense vs. Vikings run defense

The Lions have become more of a downhill running team now that Bo Scarbrough has emerged as their primary running back. He uses his size (235 pounds) to punish defenders and he has excelled at getting yards after first contact as a starter, where he’s averaging 4.