Lions at Vikings
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Final Score
Lions 34 3 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 0 XP
Vikings 14 0 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 2 XPKyler Murray 226 yds passingIsiah Pacheco 48 yds rushingJameson Williams 126 yds receivingBlake Cashman 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 321 Β· 293Passing yards 219 Β· 226Rushing yards 102 Β· 67Completions 20/29 Β· 0/0Yards per carry 2.2 Β· 0.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 30d ago
In a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 34-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations. The Lions showcased their dominance, making a strong case for their position in the postseason as they continue to build momentum late in the season.
Leading the charge for Detroit was Jameson Williams, who lit up the field with an impressive 126 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target for the Lionsβ offensive unit. Quarterback Kyler Murray, despite the loss, put forth a valiant effort for the Vikings, throwing for 226 yards and two touchdowns. Isiah Pacheco contributed on the ground with 48 rushing yards, helping to keep the Lions' offense balanced and effective.
On the defensive side, the Lions made critical plays that shifted the momentum of the game, most notably with Chuck Clark's interception. The Lions' defense effectively stifled the Vikings' attempts to rally, while Joey Bosa's single sack highlighted Minnesota's struggles to protect their quarterback. The game's turning point came when Detroit capitalized on a turnover, turning the tide in their favor and allowing them to cruise to victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 20/29 | 69% | 219 | 2 | 0 | 114.0 |
| Other | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 19/36 | 53% | 226 | 2 | 1 | 79.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 18 | 46 | 2.6 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | β | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione VakiHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Isiah PachecoHB | 11 | 48 | 4.4 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 10 | 47 | 4.7 | 29 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | β | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 6 | 126 | 21.0 | 84 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Cade OttonTE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 19 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Luke MusgraveTE | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||
| Josh MetellusSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qwan'tez StiggersFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RodriguezWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian BranchCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon StephensFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jake BatesK | 2/2 | 4 | 36 |
