Lions at Vikings
Detroit Lions 15, Minnesota Vikings 13 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Lions 15 0 TD · 5 FG · 0 XP
Vikings 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPTrinidad Chambliss 259 yds passingJadan Baugh 79 yds rushingGeorge Pickens 80 yds receivingDallas Turner 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 304 · 348Passing yards 259 · 216Rushing yards 45 · 132Completions 25/39 · 19/43Yards per carry 2.0 · 5.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a tightly contested season opener, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 15-13, kicking off the 2028 season with a crucial victory. Both teams battled fiercely, but the Lions' ability to make key plays late in the game ultimately secured the win.
Trinidad Chambliss led the Lions' offense with a solid 259 passing yards, showcasing his command of the field. George Pickens emerged as his favorite target, racking up 80 receiving yards and playing a pivotal role in moving the chains. Meanwhile, Bo Nix managed to throw for one touchdown for the Vikings, but it wasn't enough to overcome Detroit's offensive efforts.
Defensively, both teams made their mark, but Detroit's Brian Branch stood out with seven total tackles, anchoring the Lions' defensive unit. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when John Moton intercepted a crucial pass, sealing the victory for Detroit and giving them momentum that the Vikings could not overcome. With both teams showing promise, fans can expect an exciting season ahead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 25/39 | 64% | 259 | 0 | 0 | 83.1 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 19/43 | 44% | 216 | 1 | 2 | 48.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Akalyin DearHB | 14 | 38 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Henderson IIIHB | 3 | -4 | -1.3 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jadan BaughHB | 10 | 79 | 7.9 | 52 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Tyson RobinsonHB | 5 | 27 | 5.4 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Max BredesonFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 8 | 80 | 10.0 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 13 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Nick MarshWR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Elijah LoftonTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Akalyin DearHB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Lawson LuckieTE | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| KJ DuffWR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 8 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Jadan BaughHB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyson RobinsonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brody FoleyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Brian BranchSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Travon WalkerLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen GriffinFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare AdamsDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John MotonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Charles Woodson JrSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John MeredithCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare CampbellWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo UiageleileiLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari SharpeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayin LeeCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tae JohnsonFS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George ToiaDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayden WalkerWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton PierceMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Joshua KartyK | 5/5 | 0 | 51 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 1 | 49 |