Aided by a Lions encroachment penalty, the Vikings reeled off a couple of quick first downs to get out of the shadow of their own end zone. The Lions, now even thinner at linebacker with Paul Worrilow questionable to return with a knee injury, were still able to buck up and for a Minnesota punt.
The Vikings were able to flip the field, however, pinning the Lions at their own 8.
Abdullah's big run doesn't pay off
The Lions continue to stick with the running game, and Ameer Abdullah made sure they'll continue to feed him the rock, as he reeled off a 29-yard gain on first down to get the Lions across midfield.