Vikings Squeak By Lions 31-28

In a wild game featuring 8 turnovers and 17 penalties, the Vikings barely emerged from the Metrodome with a home win against the Lions 31-28. Lions QB Eric Hipple threw for 3 td's but was picked off 4 times. Wade Wilson replaced ineffective Tommy Kramer at QB for the Vikes and threw for 2 td's on 16 for 23 passing.

Vikings led 21-14 going into the 4th, but the Lions tied the game at 28 with 2:55 left. Vikings ensuing drive stalled and the Lions took over after the punt. Hipple was picked off on the next play deep in Lions territory, leading to the winning field goal by Reveiz with little time left.

Good game called by Gene.