Detroit -- The Hail Mary didn’t win the game for the Minnesota Vikings, but it was enough to break the Detroit Lions’ spirits. The 44-yard touchdown connection between quarterback Kirk Cousins to tight end Kyle Rudolph to close the first half gave the Vikings their first lead of the game and put the team on a path to a 27-9 victory on Sunday at Ford Field.
Gifted 15 yards after rookie safety Tracy Walker hit return man Brandon Zylstra before the punt arrived, the Vikings started the possession on their own 30 with 36 seconds remaining in the second quarter.