Lions at Vikings
Detroit Lions 59, Minnesota Vikings 37 · Legacy Football Association
Final Score
Lions 59 7 TD · 1 FG · 8 XP
Vikings 37 5 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJared Goff 395 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 137 yds rushingJameson Williams 294 yds receivingBrian Branch 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 530 · 364Passing yards 385 · 308Rushing yards 145 · 56Completions 18/20 · 20/35Yards per carry 8.5 · 5.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a high-scoring affair, the Detroit Lions triumphed over the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 59-37, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. This Week 15 matchup showcased the Lions' offensive prowess as they aimed to secure their place in the postseason.
Jared Goff was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 395 yards and a remarkable six touchdowns, leading the Lions' offensive onslaught. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 137 rushing yards, while Jameson Williams was a force in the air, accumulating an astounding 294 receiving yards to help fuel the Lions' attack.
Defensively, the Lions were able to apply pressure, with D.J. Reed recording five tackles, but it was the Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel who stood out with a sack. The turning point came in the second quarter when Goff threw three of his six touchdowns, which helped the Lions pull away and maintain control throughout the game, ultimately sealing the victory and showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 17/20 | 85% | 395 | 6 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 20/35 | 57% | 321 | 3 | 2 | 92.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 16 | 137 | 8.6 | 18 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan MasonHB | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | — | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 6 | 3 | 0.5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 5 | 294 | 58.8 | 87 | 4 | 75 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 35 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 7 | 129 | 18.4 | 34 | 2 | 50 | 1 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 5 | 103 | 20.6 | 56 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin WhiteWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario DavisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 8 | 34 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |