matchup http://www.minnesotavikingsteamonline.com/everson-griffen-jersey , the Detroit Lions won the coin toss and elected to defer to the second half, giving the Minnesota Vikings the football first. Lions’ kicker Sam Martin got things started by slipping on the kickoff, with the short squib going to Brandon Zylstra, who took the ball to the 35. A run by Latavius Murray (who got the start in place of Dalvin Cook), and a pass from Kirk Cousins to Laquon Treadwell quickly moved the Vikings into Detroit territory at the 45 with a nice first down. Cook then got his first couple of touches on a handoff and a short pass, and the Vikings found themselves facing a 3rd-and-4 at the Detroit 39. Chad Beebe then made his first catch, but it was short of the sticks and the Vikings elected to go for it on 4th-and-3.Cousins then found Beebe again for a big gain down to the 24, and the Vikings kept possession. Cousins then hit Murray, and he rambled to the 8-yard line to set up a first and goal. A penalty on the Lions for illegal hands to the face on another Murray run moved the ball to the 1, and Murray then took a handoff and stretched the ball over the goal line. . .and fumbled it. Fortunately, Kyle Rudolph was right there for the Vikings and recovered the fumble for a score! Dan Bailey added the extra point, and the Vikings were quickly on top by a score of 7-0.(For fantasy football purposes, Murray was ultimately credited for the touchdown Womens Rashod Hill Jersey , so there you go.)Bailey’s kickoff went through the end zone for a touchback, and Matthew Stafford and company took over at their own 25 for their first possession. Rookie running back Kerryon Johnson got things started with a decent run for the visitors, and Stafford then found Theo Riddick for a Detroit first down. A short run by Johnson and an incompletion from Stafford brought up a 3rd-and-9 for the Lions, and after burning a timeout Stafford’s pass attempt fell incomplete. Sam Martin punted it away to Marcus Sherels, who called for a fair catch at the Minnesota 18.Cook got things started on the next drive with a solid seven-yard run, but was stopped for no gain on second down to bring up another third down opportunity for the Vikings. Cousins made his first throw of the afternoon in the direction of Adam Thielen, but the pass fell off his hands incomplete for a three-and-out. Matt Wile came in to punt the ball away, and Brandon Powell called for a fair catch at the 35-yard line.Detroit started their drive with an end-around to Kenny Golladay that picked up eight yards, but the Vikings stuffed LeGarrette Blount on second down to bring up 3rd-and-2. Stafford found T.J. Jones for a short gain, but it was enough to move the sticks for the visitors. Stafford then found Kerryon Johnson for 11 yards and another first down for the Lions into Minnesota territory. Two short gains had the Lions facing 3rd-and-8, and the Lions converted another third down on a pass from Stafford to Marvin Jones to the Minnesota 21.Stafford then hit Marvin Jones again on a play that saw Xavier Rhodes fall to the turf in coverage, and the Lions had first and goal at the Minnesota 8. A penalty on Linval Joseph made it first and goal at the 4 (when it would have been third and goal from the 8), and that’s where we are as we move to the second quarter of play.Fifteen minutes of play in the books at U.S. Bank Stadium http://www.minnesotavikingsteamonline.com/harrison-smith-jersey , and the Minnesota Vikings lead the Detroit Lions by a score of 7-0. Come join us for the second quarter of play! Good Morning!I mentioned the other day in the mythical words up top may be truncated at times due to my new schedule, today is one of those days as I’m finishing this after midnight, again. I hope you’re weekend is going great with fun filled activities, work or whatever you want to do.While we’re waiting for the next Vikings game to start we’ll continue with our open thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Have another cup of coffee and drop by for some fan wisdom and snark. With that, let’s do this.Around the DN since our last thread:Chris and Eric have a spot where you can keep up with all the Vikings-Eagles news.From Chris the Minnesota Vikings activate Kentrell Brothers, release Bryan Witzmannand two injury reports for both teams, first the Eagles injury report with Derek Barnett out for this game and for the Vikings CB Trae Waynes is out and RB Dalvin Cook will be a game-time decision.Chris sat down with BGN and gave them three reasons the Vikings will lose Sunday and Brandon sat down the Daily Norseman gave three reasons the Eagles will lose Sunday.Check out Norse Code Podcast Episode 249: Be a Man featuring Michael Kist of Bleeding Green Nation Radio.Finally, a Fanpost from an Eagles fan: “Ask an Eagles Fan.”It’s been civil there so I decided to put it up here in the mythical words鈩?again.Vikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com Head Coach Mike Zimmer joined Paul Allen on this week’s “Vikings GamePlan” to discuss the success of the passing attack through four games, the issues in the secondary and defending the pass and more.From their notebook: Vikings focused on changing their fortunes in the turnover battle.Head Coach Mike Zimmer addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Friday.1500espn has How offensive linemen are fighting back in a pass rusher’s world.League news: Consistent with the weekend thread I’ll post league news in the comments, will probably be delayed until later in the morning.We come to today’s media selection: Guns N’ Roses - November RainAgain, we all know the rules http://www.minnesotavikingsteamonline.com/sheldon-richardson-jersey , but in case someone is new:-No discussion of politics or religion-No feeding of the trolls-This isn’t a male version of The View, so leave the gender hatred at the door-Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)-Speaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tags-No pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer-If you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go away-While navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasmWith that, the beer light is on and the bar is open. Belly up and tie one on. Don’t forget to tip your waitress, try the venison chili and as always, Welcome Aboard and Skol Vikings!