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Vikings Know Lions QB Stafford Playing at High Level

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. —Matthew Stafford is a former No. 1 overall pick and is regarded as one of the league’s most talented quarterbacks.

With the Detroit quarterback set to square off with the Vikings on Sunday, those within Minnesota’s organization believe Stafford might be playing the best football of his eight-year career.

“Stafford is playing great,” said Vikings safety Harrison Smith. “Not only throwing the ball well and getting it to his guys, but feeling the pocket, buying some extra time and making throws on the run that are really hard to make.