Lions at Vikings
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Final Score
Lions 44 4 TD Β· 3 FG Β· 5 XP
Vikings 6 0 TD Β· 2 FG Β· 0 XPDante Moore 217 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 90 yds rushingJameson Williams 93 yds receivingChase Young 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 376 Β· 214Passing yards 217 Β· 136Rushing yards 159 Β· 78Completions 16/34 Β· 13/21Yards per carry 4.8 Β· 3.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 5d ago
In a dominant display, the Detroit Lions cruised to a 44-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Lions solidified their position in the race, showcasing their offensive prowess while leaving the Vikings reeling from a lackluster performance.
Dante Moore led the Lions' offensive charge, throwing for 217 yards and a touchdown, while Jahmyr Gibbs added a powerful ground game with 90 rushing yards. Jameson Williams was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 93 yards through the air. The Lions' offensive execution was precise and relentless, making it difficult for the Vikings to find any rhythm throughout the game.
Defensively, the Lions were equally impressive, with Ennis Rakestraw Jr. snagging an interception to halt any momentum the Vikings attempted to build. Although Chase Young of the Vikings registered six tackles and two sacks, his efforts were overshadowed by Detroitβs defensive cohesiveness. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Rakestraw's interception set up a quick touchdown, effectively putting the game out of reach for Minnesota.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 16/34 | 47% | 217 | 1 | 0 | 77.6 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| LaNorris SellersQB | 13/21 | 62% | 136 | 0 | 1 | 60.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 18 | 90 | 5.0 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jase McClellanHB | 9 | 35 | 3.9 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Sione VakiHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | β | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dante MooreQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 12 | 59 | 4.9 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| LaNorris SellersQB | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | β | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 93 | 23.3 | 42 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | β | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Bryce LanceWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Evan StewartWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | β | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suntraine PerkinsMIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason PinnockSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Gill-HowardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Chase YoungLEDG | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir AbdullahSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin DavisWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer SpeedCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qwan'tez StiggersFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Tyler BassK | 3/4 | 5 | 50 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 0 | 50 |