Lions at Vikings
Detroit Lions 31, Minnesota Vikings 13 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Lions 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Vikings 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPJared Goff 233 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 106 yds rushingT.J. Hockenson 79 yds receivingBlake Cashman 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 384 · 296Passing yards 233 · 194Rushing yards 151 · 102Completions 24/34 · 20/30Yards per carry 6.0 · 4.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
The Detroit Lions topped the Minnesota Vikings 31-13 in a decisive Week 15 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. With this victory, the Lions continue to assert themselves as contenders in the NFC, while the Vikings struggle to find footing in a competitive division.
Jared Goff led the charge for the Lions, throwing for 233 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to make crucial plays when it mattered most. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs dominated on the ground, racking up 106 rushing yards and keeping the Vikings' defense on their heels. The dynamic duo proved instrumental in building a commanding lead.
Defensively, the Lions made their mark with Kerby Joseph's interception, which shifted momentum in their favor during the second half. The turning point came when Joseph picked off a pass, allowing Detroit to capitalize and extend their lead. While Blake Cashman of the Vikings recorded 10 total tackles, it was not enough to contain the Lions' offensive onslaught, sealing a comprehensive victory for Detroit.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 24/34 | 71% | 233 | 2 | 0 | 109.0 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 20/30 | 67% | 194 | 0 | 1 | 70.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 16 | 106 | 6.6 | 47 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler ConklinTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 15 | 60 | 4.0 | 28 | 1 | 24 | 2 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max BredesonFB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Tyler ConklinTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 30 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Miles BoykinTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RodriguezWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi WingoDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 2 | 27 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 1 | 51 |