VIKINGS 24, LIONS 9

Danielle Hunter had 31/2 of Minnesota’s franchise-record 10 sacks and a fourth-quarter fumble return for a touchdown, making for a miserable afternoon for quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Lions. Hunter, the fourth-year defensive end, also was credited with nine tackles and four quarterback hits as the Vikings (5-31) limited the Lions to 214 total yards. The Lions had a streak of 25 consecutive games with at least 14 points stopped in humbling fashion. Starting a stretch of three straight NFC North games with a badly needed win before their bye, the Vikings beat the Lions (3-5) at home for the first time in three matchups at U.S. Bank Stadium.