MINNEAPOLIS — The Lions drove 87 yards on the opening possession of overtime and scored on a 28-yard pass from Matthew Stafford to Golden Tate to claim a 22-16 victory over the Vikings on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Detroit was able to force overtime with a 58-yard field goal by Matt Prater as regulation ended and undo a thrilling comeback drive by the Vikings in the fourth quarter.
The Lions converted four third downs on the final drive of the day, including three that were third-and-8 or longer.
Xavier Rhodes was flagged for pass interference on a third-and-10 incompletion.