Lions at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 25, Detroit Lions 22 Β· π½πππππππ π°π° πΊππ΅1
Final Score
Lions 22 3 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 2 XP
Vikings 25 3 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 2 XPJoe Milton 246 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 121 yds rushingJahmyr Gibbs 100 yds receivingBrian Branch 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 344 Β· 197Passing yards 229 Β· 176Rushing yards 115 Β· 21Completions 12/16 Β· 9/16Yards per carry 5.8 Β· 2.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 19d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 25-22. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Vikings who managed to hold off the Lions in a tightly contested game.
Kyler Murray was the offensive standout for Minnesota, throwing for three touchdown passes, while Joe Milton led the Lions with 246 passing yards. Jahmyr Gibbs had a remarkable game for Detroit, rushing for 121 yards and adding 100 receiving yards, showcasing his dual-threat capability, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
On the defensive side, the Vikings made crucial plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Brian Branch's interception that shifted momentum late in the game. Jake Golday was a force on the field, leading Minnesota with four total tackles, while Justin Reid's sack provided a much-needed spark for Detroit. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Branch's pick set up a key touchdown, sealing the victory for Minnesota.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 12/16 | 75% | 246 | 1 | 2 | 97.9 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 9/16 | 56% | 180 | 3 | 0 | 135.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 19 | 121 | 6.4 | 80 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1 | -6 | -6.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 8 | 21 | 2.6 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 100 | 50.0 | 44 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Omari EvansWR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 34 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 31 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | β | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Donald Parham JrTE | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 23 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 30 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Kerby JosephFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidSS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian IzienSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trikweze BridgesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RushCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Brian BranchFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIISS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 2 | 38 |