Vikings at Lions
Detroit Lions 31, Minnesota Vikings 24 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Vikings 24 1 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Lions 31 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPKyler Murray 400 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 233 yds rushingEvan Stewart 156 yds receivingBrian Branch 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 416 · 366Passing yards 400 · 131Rushing yards 16 · 235Completions 19/42 · 12/24Yards per carry 5.5 · 8.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 7 showdown, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 31-24. The victory was crucial for the Lions as they aimed to solidify their playoff ambitions in the competitive NFC North.
Kyler Murray showcased his elite passing ability for the Vikings, amassing an impressive 400 passing yards and three touchdowns, but it was the Lions’ ground game that stole the spotlight. Jahmyr Gibbs dominated with 233 rushing yards, consistently breaking tackles and keeping the Vikings' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Evan Stewart provided a strong target for Murray, racking up 156 receiving yards in a valiant effort.
Defensively, the Lions made pivotal plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Brian Branch's three interceptions were game-changing, effectively stifling the Vikings' offensive rhythm when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Branch intercepted a crucial pass, allowing the Lions to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 19/42 | 45% | 200 | 1 | 1 | 57.6 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 12/24 | 50% | 164 | 1 | 0 | 86.1 |
| Other | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 26/52 | 50% | 400 | 3 | 4 | 62.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 8 | 50 | 6.3 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Evan StewartWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 27 | 233 | 8.6 | 106 | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Duce RobinsonWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Evan StewartWR | 10 | 156 | 15.6 | 62 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 9 | 133 | 14.8 | 79 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| DJ VonnahmeTE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Sam LaPortaTE | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 62 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri ConnerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||
| Brian BranchSS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jontez WilliamsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy RolderWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 3 | 49 |