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Stafford continues heroics in OT victory over Vikings

Cardiac Jim Caldwell's Detroit Lions pulled out another late-game victory with a walk-off, overtime flip into the end zone from receiver Golden Tate for the 22-16 victory over the sputtering Minnesota Vikings. Detroit moved to 5-4, creating chaos in the NFC North. The Vikings dropped their third straight to fall to 5-3. Here is what you need to know:

1. Matthew Stafford is a late-game magician. The Detroit Lions quarterback pulled off a minor miracle to send the game to overtime. Stafford got the ball at the 25-yard line with 23 seconds left.