Detroit
Lions
4-9
37
FINAL
16
Minnesota
Vikings
4-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 clash, the Detroit Lions topped the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 37-16, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season nears its conclusion. With both teams vying for crucial momentum, the Lions showcased their offensive prowess throughout the game.
Leading the charge for Detroit was quarterback Joshua Dobbs, who passed for 316 yards and threw two touchdowns, demonstrating remarkable composure under pressure. Mecole Hardman was a standout receiver, racking up an impressive 162 receiving yards, while Isiah Pacheco contributed significantly on the ground with 74 rushing yards, helping to keep the Vikings' defense guessing.
On the defensive side, Alim McNeill made his presence felt with a key sack, disrupting Minnesota's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Lions scored back-to-back touchdowns, pulling ahead and forcing the Vikings to play catch-up for the remainder of the game. With Detroit's balanced attack and solid defensive efforts, they effectively controlled the tempo and secured a dominant victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Dobbs | QB | 35 | 24 | 69% | 316 | 2 | 0 | 115.8 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 37 | 18 | 49% | 235 | 1 | 0 | 78.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 19 | 74 | 3.9 | 34 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 12 | 28 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 6 | 162 | 27.0 | 70 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 5 | 76 | 15.2 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 55 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ambry Thomas | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte Maddox | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin White | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 49 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

