Detroit
Lions
11-2
27
FINAL
25
Minnesota
Vikings
6-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-25, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for postseason momentum, every point mattered, making this game a crucial showdown in the 2026 season.
Leading the charge for the Lions, quarterback 555221950 threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. Complementing the passing attack, running back 555221925 added 81 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive effort that kept the Vikings' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Vikings receiver 555221007 put up a strong performance with 125 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays, highlighted by 555222774's 1.5 sacks that disrupted Minnesota's offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Detroit's defense stepped up, forcing a critical turnover that ultimately sealed the game. Minnesota's 555221448 led the team with 11 total tackles, but the Lions' timely defensive stands proved decisive in this closely contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 45 | 31 | 69% | 290 | 2 | 0 | 101.1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 33 | 18 | 55% | 247 | 0 | 0 | 78.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 18 | 81 | 4.5 | 21 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 11 | 60 | 5.5 | 33 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 32 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 11 | 125 | 11.4 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 22 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 18 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 6 | 36 | 6.0 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 50 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 48 |

