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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Larry Lage | Associated Press

Lions beat Vikings 30-20, lose record-breaking rookie Sam LaPorta to knee injury

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is chased by Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum. (Paul Sancya/AP)

DETROIT — Sam LaPorta had a 2-yard touchdown catch midway through the first quarter but later limped off the field with a knee injury, an ominous development for the NFC North champion Detroit Lions as they closed out the regular season with a 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Detroit (12-5) matched a franchise record for wins and will host a playoff game for the first time since the 1993 season when it played at the Pontiac Silverdome.

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