Minnesota
Vikings
0-4
27
FINAL
56
Detroit
Lions
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Minnesota Vikings 56-27 in Week 5 of the 2028 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Lions stepped up to deliver a statement victory.
Quarterback Jalen Milroe was on fire, throwing for an impressive 512 yards and an astounding eight touchdowns, which set the tone for Detroit's high-scoring affair. Wide receiver Jameson Williams also shined, racking up 170 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Lions’ aerial assault. Meanwhile, Peter Radigan of the Vikings made his mark on the ground with 117 rushing yards, but it was clear that the Lions' offense was operating at a different level.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, with Kerby Joseph leading the charge with eight total tackles. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Bear Alexander recorded a crucial sack, which halted a Vikings drive and shifted momentum firmly in favor of Detroit. The Lions' ability to pressure the opposing offense while capitalizing on scoring opportunities was instrumental in their decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 512 | 8 | 3 | 108.9 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 35 | 23 | 66% | 268 | 1 | 1 | 86.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Radigan | HB | 11 | 117 | 10.6 | 83 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 9 | 20 | 2.2 | — | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nicolas Alvarado | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 170 | 34.0 | 56 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| V Wemby | WR | 6 | 163 | 27.2 | 22 | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 8 | 83 | 10.4 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 28 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Ian Strong | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 10 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 35 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 10 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Nicolas Alvarado | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Peter Radigan | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Alexander | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bear Alexander | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gray | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Caleb Bacon | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikhai Hill-Green | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen Griffin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Myers | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raymond Stallworth | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Taylor | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Santos | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 |
| Eddie Jenson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

