Detroit
Lions
1-1
62
FINAL
31
Minnesota
Vikings
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 62-31 in Week 3 of the 2028 season. With this victory, the Lions continue to establish themselves as a formidable force in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and improving their record early in the season.
Jalen Milroe was the star of the show for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 520 yards and seven touchdowns, a testament to his dominance in the passing game. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 158 rushing yards and solidifying the Lions' offensive attack. The combination of Milroe's aerial assault and Gibbs' ground game kept the Vikings' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Kerby Joseph led the charge with seven total tackles, helping to stifle any attempts by the Vikings to gain traction. A pivotal moment came when Christian Izien intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing the Lions to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the fate of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 520 | 7 | 2 | 122.4 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 45 | 26 | 58% | 412 | 3 | 2 | 92.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 8 | 158 | 19.8 | 20 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 18 | 60 | 3.3 | 25 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 11 | 203 | 18.5 | 90 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 4 | 199 | 49.8 | 80 | 2 | 91 | 0 |
| V Wemby | WR | 7 | 158 | 22.6 | 10 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 52 | 1 | 56 | 2 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 4 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Turner | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Stephen Griffin | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Raymond Stallworth | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Bacon | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gray | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Myers | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bear Alexander | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Alexander | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikhai Hill-Green | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 |
| Eddie Jenson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

