Lions at Vikings
Detroit Lions 28, Minnesota Vikings 27 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Lions 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Vikings 27 2 TD · 4 FG · 1 XPJ.J Mcarthy 175 yds passingChristian Watson 73 yds rushingKJ Duff 65 yds receivingNate Hobbs 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 294 · 303Passing yards 125 · 175Rushing yards 169 · 128Completions 16/25 · 21/41Yards per carry 5.3 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 28-27, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested game. The stakes were high as both teams fought for key positioning in the postseason race.
Trinidad Chambliss led the Lions' offensive charge with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to deliver in crunch time. Christian Watson contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 73 rushing yards, while the Vikings' J.J. McCarthy threw for 175 yards, but it was Chambliss's efficiency that made the difference. KJ Duff was the standout receiver for Minnesota, accumulating 65 yards but fell short in the end.
Defensively, the Lions were bolstered by Nate Hobbs, who recorded an impressive three interceptions, turning the tide in crucial moments. Brian Branch made his presence felt with seven total tackles, helping to keep the Vikings' offense in check. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Hobbs's third interception set up the Lions' game-winning drive, sealing the victory and maintaining their momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 16/25 | 64% | 125 | 2 | 1 | 86.2 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| J.J McarthyQB | 21/41 | 51% | 175 | 1 | 3 | 40.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Christian WatsonWR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 64 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Akalyin DearHB | 10 | 52 | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Will Henderson IIIHB | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Sione VakiHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Nick MarshWR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah LoftonTE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jadan BaughHB | 9 | 53 | 5.9 | 30 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| J.J McarthyQB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyson RobinsonHB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| KJ DuffWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Lawson LuckieTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Nick MarshWR | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 2 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| George PickensWR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Akalyin DearHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| KJ DuffWR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ryan WingoWR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Lawson LuckieTE | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 2 |
| Rashid ShaheedWR | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyson RobinsonHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jadan BaughHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jonnu SmithTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Nate HobbsCB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John MeredithCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John MotonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bear AlexanderDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen GriffinFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Woodson JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamari SharpeCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matayo UiageleileiLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Josh MetellusSS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins IIICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayden WalkerWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion YoungREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George ToiaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tae JohnsonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton PierceMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben RobertsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Kyler GordonK | 6 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon SchulerSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles OmenihuDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle JohnsonK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Joshua KartyK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 4/4 | 1 | 56 |