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ArticleSione Vaki emerges as Lions' change-of-pace back to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs
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Vaki had a career-high 11 carries and a career-high 65 yards in Sunday's win over the Vikings, and his direct running style was a valuable change of pace for the Lions
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Vaki earns trust with career-high 11 carries, 65 yards; Campbell praises step forward.

Vaki earned a significant role expansion against the Vikings with a career-high 11 carries for 65 yards, providing a valuable change-of-pace running style to complement Jahmyr Gibbs. Lions coach Dan Campbell explicitly stated the team challenged Vaki to step up and that he 'took a big step today' and 'gained a lot of trust today, a ton,' emphasizing Vaki delivered 'real yards' and pass protection. Goff praised Vaki's effort, saying 'Vaki ran his tail off,' and the offensive line embraced the challenge of leaning on the running game with Vaki in the mix.

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