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ArticleSione Vaki takes ‘huge step’ vs. Vikings, earns ‘a lot of trust’
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Vaki's downhill approach helped him rank up 65 yards on 11 carries, 5.9 yards per attempt—along with one reception for 5 yards—including being the running back on the final two plays that earned the Lions their final first down and the win.
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Vaki rushed 11 times for 65 yards (5.9 YPC) and was on the game-winning drive.

Vaki rushed 11 times for 65 yards (5.9 yards per attempt) plus one reception for 5 yards against Minnesota. In the first half, he produced 29 yards on five carries (5.8 YPC) while Gibbs averaged 3.4 YPC on 11 carries; in the second half, Vaki gained 34 yards on five carries (6.8 YPC) as the Lions incorporated more inside trap blocking schemes. Vaki was on the final two plays that secured the Lions' win.

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