Vikings at Lions
Detroit Lions 34, Minnesota Vikings 26 · GooodHoops
Final Score
Vikings 26 2 TD · 4 FG · 2 XP
Lions 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPJared Goff 330 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 104 yds rushingJameson Williams 135 yds receivingBlake Cashman 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 306 · 488Passing yards 176 · 330Rushing yards 130 · 158Completions 14/29 · 22/37Yards per carry 4.3 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The Detroit Lions held off the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 34-26 in a thrilling Week 8 matchup of the 2026 season. The victory was crucial for the Lions as they continue to strengthen their playoff positioning, while the Vikings look to regroup after a tough loss.
Jared Goff led the Lions' offensive charge with an impressive 330 passing yards, connecting effectively with his receivers throughout the game. Jameson Williams was a standout, racking up 135 receiving yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground with 104 rushing yards, helping to keep the chains moving and the clock running in critical moments.
Defensively, the Lions made their presence felt, with Tyleik Williams recording a pivotal sack that stalled a promising Vikings drive. Although Blake Cashman from Minnesota topped the tackle chart with eight total tackles, it was the Lions' ability to disrupt the Vikings' rhythm that ultimately turned the tide. With this victory, Detroit solidified their reputation as a formidable contender in the league.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 14/29 | 48% | 176 | 2 | 0 | 90.5 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 22/37 | 59% | 330 | 1 | 0 | 97.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 28 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 9 | 34 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 11 | 28 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 13 | 104 | 8.0 | 53 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Najee HarrisHB | 10 | 40 | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jauan JenningsWR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 2 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 30 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 7 | 135 | 19.3 | 76 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Najee HarrisHB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 24 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tyler ConklinTE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| D.J. ReedCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian IzienSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Levi Drake RodriguezDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 4/4 | 2 | 51 |
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 2/3 | 4 | 35 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |