The NFL fined the Detroit Lions defensive tackle $30,000 for unnecessary roughness because he kicked the Houston Texans quarterback, but the league didn't suspend him because it couldn't reach a judgment on his intent.
Adrian Peterson went over 1000 yards on the season and Christian Ponder threw two scores to lead the Vikings over the Lions in Minneapolis Sunday afternoon.
The Detroit Free Press and Detroit News reported Monday that the former All-Pro defensive lineman and actor has kidney failure and has been given only a few days to live.
Percy Harvin took the opening kickoff 105 yards to set the tone as the Minnesota Vikings went to Detroit Sunday afternoon and shocked the Detroit Lions 20-13 improving their record to 3-1.