Minneapolis -- The game started with punter Sam Martin slipping and falling on his backside while booting the opening kickoff, but it was Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford who spent a big chunk of Sunday afternoon on the ground.
Stafford was left battered and bruised, sacked a career-high 10 times by the Minnesota Vikings in a 24-9 loss at U.S Bank Stadium.
The Vikings (5-3-1) scored on their opening possession and never surrendered the lead, efficiently driving 65 yards on nine plays after Martin's stumble. Running back Latavius Murray capped the series with a 1-yard touchdown run to put the Vikings up 7-0.