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5 Detroit Lions Players Who Had Disappointing Performances vs. Minnesota

5 Detroit Lions Players Who Had Disappointing Performances vs. Minnesota

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The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 17-3 on Sunday. The Lions are now 4-2 on the season. As good as the Lions played, some Detroit players turned in some disappointing efforts. Here are the five most disappointing individual performances from yesterday's win.

5. TE Eric Ebron

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5. TE Eric Ebron

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Eric Ebron continues to be disappointing as Detroit's top tight end. The rookie turned in another awful performance against the Vikings. Ebron was targeted four times, but only caught two passes for a total of 23 yards.

4. DT Nick Fairley

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4. DT Nick Fairley

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Detroit's defensive line dominated Minnesota up front, but it was not because of Nick Fairley. Against the Vikings, Fairley only recorded one solo tackle all game.

3. QB Matthew Stafford

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3. QB Matthew Stafford

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Detroit's passing game, especially Matthew Stafford, continued to struggle without Calvin Johnson on the field. Stafford completed only 18-of-33 passes for 185 yards and a touchdown. Stafford had only a QBR of 19.1, and was sacked four times.

2. WR Golden Tate

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2. WR Golden Tate

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Without Johnson in the lineup, it was safe to assume that Tate would get an increased workload. That’s precisely what happened with Tate getting a career-high 12 targets from Stafford, but it was an underwhelming day for the free agent signee. Tate dropped two passes and only finished with 44 yards on seven receptions.

1. K Matt Prater

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1. K Matt Prater

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In his first game with the Lions, Matt Prater, Detroit's third kicker this season, converted only 1-of-3 kicks with misses from 44 and 51 yards. Detroit's kickers are now 0-for-7 on field goals from 40-49 yards out.

Brian Kalchik is a Detroit Lions writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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