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Photos: Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions

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Calvin Johnson, Harrison Smith
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a catch while defended by Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013.
AP Photo/Paul Sancya

It's the first Sunday of NFL action. There are 13 games today and tonight with teams hoping to start the long road to the Super Bowl at the Meadowlands next February. The Minnesota Vikings start off the season against the Detroit Lions.

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Nick Fairley, Christian Ponder, Ndamukong Suh, Eze
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) is chased by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98), defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) and defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013.
AP Photo/Duane Burleson
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Calvin Johnson, Harrison Smith
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a catch while defended by Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith (22) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013.
AP Photo/Paul Sancya
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Calvin Johnson, Chris Cook
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is defended by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook (20) in the enzone during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. Johnson fell out of bounds.
AP Photo/Paul Sancya