Written by Thanksgiving Day tradition in Detroit but the Vikings crashed the party winning 30-23.
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; A float of a fish travels down Woodward Avenue during America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade before the game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Members of the Gust tailgate cook some turkey sausage before the game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; A zombie stands in front of the Gust tailgate before the game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) and wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) walk down the tunnel leading to the field before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions strong safety Don Carey (cap) and center Travis Swanson (64) lead the team through the laser beams in the tunnel before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; A bald eagle lands on its handler before the game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) gets brought down after a catch against the Detroit Lions defense during the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) untucks his jersey to reveal writing on his shirt during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) stands on the field with a message on his shirt before the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws the ball during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) loses control of the ball as Detroit Lions defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson (91) grabs him during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) gets tackled by Detroit Lions defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson (91) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) runs the ball during the second quarter against Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) dives in between Detroit Lions outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) and linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Jeremiah Ledbetter (98) blocks a field goal attempt during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) makes a catch during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs after a catch during the second quarter against Detroit Lions strong safety Tavon Wilson (32) at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions strong safety Tavon Wilson (32) breaks up a pass to Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Zach Zenner (34) runs with the ball toward Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph (98) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) runs by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Terence Newman (23) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Rays of light come through the windows onto the field during the third quarter in the game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) makes a touchdown catch against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell shakes hands with Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer after the game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver T.J. Jones (13) signs a jersey for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Floyd (18) after the game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) holds the Fox NFL silver football award after the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
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