Final / OT · Kickoff
2011 Regular season · Week 3 · Mall of America Field
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The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 26–23 on the road at Mall of America Field in overtime in Week 3 of the 2011 regular season on September 25, 2011. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was the only game of Week 3 to need overtime.
The result moved the Lions to 3–0 and dropped the Vikings to 0–3. It was the Lions’ third straight win. It was the Vikings’ third straight loss. The Lions finished 2011 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Vikings finished 2011 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 20–13 on January 2, 2011. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 34–28 on December 11, 2011.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Vikings lead the series 20–5 after meeting No. 25 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
