Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
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FINAL
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Detroit
Lions
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 29-0 in Week 7 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. With this impressive win, the Lions showcased their strength on both sides of the ball, leaving the Vikings searching for answers as they struggle to find their footing this season.
Quarterback Darian Mensah led the way for Detroit, throwing for 188 yards and a touchdown, while also managing the game effectively. Running back Waymond Jordan contributed with 59 rushing yards, complementing the passing attack, and Jameson Williams emerged as a reliable target, racking up 65 receiving yards. The Lions' offensive line provided solid protection, allowing Mensah to find his rhythm throughout the contest.
On defense, Aidan Hutchinson was a force to be reckoned with, recording eight total tackles and an astounding five sacks, which disrupted the Vikings' offensive game plan. The turning point came in the second quarter when Hutchinson's relentless pressure forced a critical turnover, setting up a touchdown that put the Lions firmly in control. With D.J. Reed adding an interception to the mix, Detroit's defense not only stifled Minnesota but also created opportunities for the offense to flourish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darian Mensah | QB | 28 | 20 | 71% | 188 | 1 | 1 | 86.6 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 14 | 5 | 36% | 31 | 0 | 2 | 4.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waymond Jordan | HB | 13 | 59 | 4.5 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 16 | 56 | 3.5 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Darian Mensah | QB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 6 | 8 | 1.3 | โ | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 34 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Deuce Alexander | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Waymond Jordan | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Julian Love | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uigalelei | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Williams | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Bacon | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 5 | 5 | 2 | 46 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

