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Lions beat Vikings 19-15 in Detroit, Minnesota's first loss of the season

Jared Goff threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 4:35 left, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-15 on Sunday, November 1. The Vikings fell to 6-1, their first loss of the season. Kyler Murray was 17 of 29 for 210 yards, two touchdowns and an interception for Minnesota. The Vikings host the Buffalo Bills on Monday, November 9.

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Why it matters

The loss ends Minnesota's unbeaten start and drops the Vikings to 6-1. Fans have a quick chance to see the team respond, with a home game against Buffalo next week.

What to watch

The Vikings host the Buffalo Bills on Monday, November 9.

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