A semi-live-blog of the end of the Lions-Vikings game follows. (Spoiler Alert: The Lions lost!)

The Lions just kicked a feild goal to cut the Vikings’ lead to 17-16. There are 5 minutes and change left in the 4th quarter. All they need is a stop and a score. This can totally happen…right? Right? I’m watching via NFL.com. Perhaps I should have remained at the bar. I’ll update this post as plays happen.

The Vikings took over at the 14. The game – and history – is in the hands of Purple Jesus… and before I could update, Peterson took it 25 yards.

PJ is just over the century for the day. Tavaris Jackson is playing quarterback for the Vikings. I can only assume that Gus Frerotte shot himself in the leg.

Wish I could actually, you know, see the game. Peterson just fumbled but it went out of bounds.

Jackson just completed a pass. This has to be the Vikings most efficient drive of the season. First and 10 in Lions teritory.

Peterson just fumbled again. I’m going to go ahead and assume it’s Jackson’s fault.

Another pass from Jackson. This time to Chester Taylor for another first down. I can see why this team was a popular Super Bowl pick.

2:35 to go. A Lion is injured.

2 minute warning.

For those of you keeping track at home: Adrian Peterson has fumbled 3 times today. He’s still better than your favorite running back.

The Lions only have 1 timeout left. I assume the other two were used so Daunte Culpepper could have a snack break.

1:55 to go. 2nd and 9. Hooooooollllldddd!

Clock is running. 3rd down.

Peterson dropped for a loss. The Vikings should be kicking a field goal. This would be a winnable game if we weren’t talking about Detroit.

They’ll attempt the field goal with :27 on the clock.

The home fan must be on the edge of his seat right now.

Field goal good. 20-16 with 22 seconds to go. 20 seconds and no timeouts? Daunte Culpepper lives for this shit.

The Lions are starting at their own 29. Which part of the field should the interception be to…?

Or we’ll have a sack and fumble. That’s a good start. Killed the clock. 16 seconds to go.

LOL – Drew Henson came in and got sacked to end the game. What a pitiful team. Better luck in ‘09.