After a close loss to its division rival, the Detroit Lions, on Sunday, Minnesota is taking some heat from the talking heads. Although the Vikings were largely competitive in the loss, despite getting crushed in the second quarter,

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Following a thrilling victory over their division rivals on Sunday, the Detroit Lions’ position in the NFL power rankings remains mostly unchanged. They are still considered one of the league’s top two or three teams.