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Minnesota - Dan Campbell, the head coach of the Detroit Lions, spoke this week about his team's upcoming significant challenge as they prepared to travel for the first time

The Lions lost to the Vikings 28-24 on Sunday in Minnesota as a result of that challenge being too great.

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Then, with just over a minute remaining, Lions kicker Austin Seibert missed a 54-yard field goal attempt that would have given his team a six-point advantage.

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From then, the Vikings offence took control, effortlessly advancing down the field and completing the drive with a touchdown pass of 28 yards from quarterback.

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defence coverage from Detroit. With only 45 seconds left on the clock, the Vikings took their first lead of the game.

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As the Lions frantically sought to find the end zone late in the game, Jared Goff intercepted the ball to finish the game.

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Only 3-of-16 third down conversions were made by the Lions throughout the afternoon, but Campbell has demonstrated this in his brief time with the team.

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On fourth down, he isn't hesitant to take a chance and go for it. The NFL record for fourth-down attempts and conversions was set by the Lions last year.

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Detroit converted on 4-of-6 fourth down opportunities, and all four of them resulted in points on the drive in which they were made. 

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With 87 yards and two touchdowns, running back Jamaal Williams was Detroit's offensive leader. In the defeat, tight end T.J. Hockenson also scored a touchdown.

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By Cali Crystal             May 19, 2020

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