Minnesota
Vikings
2-4
7
FINAL
31
Detroit
Lions
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Detroit Lions secured a commanding victory over the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 31-7 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, this game proved pivotal for the Lions as they continue to assert their dominance in the division.
Jared Goff led the Lions' offense effectively, throwing for 142 yards and a touchdown, while Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground with 61 rushing yards. Jameson Williams was the standout receiver, racking up 63 yards, showcasing the Lions' ability to move the ball efficiently and capitalize on scoring opportunities throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, the Lions were relentless, with Kerby Joseph leading the team with four total tackles. Derrick Moore added a sack, while Jack Campbell intercepted a pass, highlighting a defense that consistently pressured the Vikings' offense. The turning point came early in the second half when Campbell's interception set up a quick touchdown, allowing the Lions to build a comfortable lead and maintain control for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 142 | 1 | 1 | 67.3 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 14 | 5 | 36% | 66 | 1 | 4 | 35.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 12 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 54 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 23 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 51 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

