Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down the season with their annual holiday gifting for the Detroit Lions. Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press
Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down Sunday's game between the Lions (5-9) and Minnesota Vikings (7-6-1) at Ford Field:
Lions run offense vs. Vikings run defense
With no passing game to speak of, the Lions have become a run-first offense. They’ve topped 100 yards rushing in each of the last four games, and have used a running back by committee approach to replace Kerryon Johnson.