Detroit
Lions
5-3
31
FINAL
10
Minnesota
Vikings
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 31-10 in Week 15 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, Detroit solidified its standing with this decisive victory, showcasing their offensive prowess throughout the game.
Jared Goff led the charge for the Lions, throwing for 178 yards and two touchdowns, efficiently orchestrating the offense. Jahmyr Gibbs was a standout on the ground, rushing for 108 yards, while Jameson Williams contributed significantly in the air with 84 receiving yards, making key plays to keep the chains moving.
Defensively, the Lions made a crucial impact with D.J. Reed recording an interception that turned the momentum in their favor. While the Vikings' Isaiah Rodgers Sr. led his team with nine tackles, the lack of pressure and turnovers from Minnesota's defense allowed Detroit to maintain control of the game. The turning point came when Reed’s interception set up a crucial touchdown, putting the Lions ahead and firmly establishing their dominance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 35 | 19 | 54% | 178 | 2 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 35 | 18 | 51% | 137 | 0 | 3 | 25.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 108 | 7.7 | 45 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 9 | 71 | 7.9 | 36 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 11 | 59 | 5.4 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 11 | 30 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | HB | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 9 | 84 | 9.3 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 7 | 47 | 6.7 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cedric Tillman | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

