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Vikes overcome sloppiness with big plays (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The Minnesota Vikings committed 13 penalties and turned the ball over three times in the red zone against Detroit on Sunday. They were able to overcome those errors in a 27-10 victory over the hapless Lions. But the Vikings know they won't be able to afford such carelessness against better opponents down the line as they chase home-field advantage for the playoffs.