Detroit
Lions
3-8
34
FINAL
7
Minnesota
Vikings
3-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Minnesota Vikings 34-7 in Week 15 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Lions showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, making a strong statement with this decisive victory.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for 286 yards and four touchdowns, while Jameson Williams shone as his favorite target, racking up 124 receiving yards. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed effectively on the ground, adding 63 rushing yards to the Lions' offensive onslaught. Together, these players orchestrated a relentless attack that kept the Vikings' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Detroit's defense also played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Aidan Hutchinson recording 1.5 sacks and D.J. Reed snagging an interception. The turning point came early in the second half when Reed's interception halted a potential comeback from the Vikings, allowing the Lions to extend their lead and seize control of the game. The combination of offensive firepower and defensive stoutness proved too much for Minnesota to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 36 | 26 | 72% | 286 | 4 | 0 | 132.4 |
| DJ Uiagalelei | QB | 35 | 18 | 51% | 199 | 0 | 1 | 56.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 63 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 12 | 39 | 3.3 | β | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 9 | 21 | 2.3 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | β | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Uiagalelei | QB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 10 | 124 | 12.4 | 49 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 20 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Michael Trigg | TE | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 15 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 10 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Derius Davis | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Thomas | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 46 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

