Vikings at Lions
Minnesota Vikings 22, Detroit Lions 17 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Vikings 22 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Lions 17 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPKyler Murray 223 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 62 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 81 yds receivingAndrew Van Ginkel 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 310 · 302Passing yards 223 · 188Rushing yards 87 · 114Completions 25/33 · 21/33Yards per carry 4.0 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
The Minnesota Vikings topped the Detroit Lions 22-17 in a thrilling Week 18 matchup that had significant playoff implications. With this victory, the Vikings solidified their position as a strong contender heading into the postseason, while the Lions faced a tough end to their season.
Kyler Murray delivered a standout performance for Minnesota, throwing for 223 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Justin Jefferson was his primary target, racking up 81 receiving yards, while the Vikings' ground game complemented the aerial assault, keeping the Lions' defense on their toes.
On the defensive side, Andrew Van Ginkel was a force, recording eight total tackles and 2.5 sacks, which proved critical in limiting the Lions' scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the game when Van Ginkel's relentless pressure led to a pivotal stop that forced Detroit to settle for a field goal instead of a potential game-tying touchdown, allowing the Vikings to hold on for the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 25/33 | 76% | 223 | 3 | 1 | 111.0 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Arch ManningQB | 21/33 | 64% | 188 | 1 | 1 | 76.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 10 | 62 | 6.2 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jarquez HunterHB | 8 | 46 | 5.8 | 31 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Arch ManningQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 20 | 62 | 3.1 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 8 | 81 | 10.1 | 12 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Cam ColemanWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 18 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Lawson LuckieTE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jarquez HunterHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 8 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake RodriguezDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Jimmy RolderMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eli BowenCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| D.J. ReedCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/2 | 2 | 41 |
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |