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Detroit defeat Minnesota in NFL thriller

A field goal has snatched a last-play NFL win for the Detroit Lions over the Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit Lions Matt Prater (5) makes a 40-yard winning field goal
A field goal has snatched a last-play NFL win for the Detroit Lions over the Minnesota Vikings. (AAP)

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Matt Prater's 40-yard field goal on the final play has given the Detroit Lions a 16-13 victory over the Minnesota Vikings and sole possession of first place in the NFC North on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field.

Prater's game-winning kick completed another late comeback for the Lions (7-4), who have trailed in the fourth quarter in all of their victories.

Darius Slay's interception of a Sam Bradford pass set up the game-winner.

Matthew Stafford completed 23 of 40 passes for 232 yards and a touchdown, and Anquan Boldin caught seven passes for 69 yards and a score for Detroit.

The Lions led 10-7 at the half.


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