Vikings at Lions
Detroit Lions 17, Minnesota Vikings 16 · Madden Top Vultures
Final Score
Vikings 16 1 TD · 3 FG · 1 XP
Lions 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPKyle Nails 244 yds passingRJ Harvey 53 yds rushingMarvin Mims Jr 100 yds receivingEric Stokes 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 375 · 354Passing yards 237 · 244Rushing yards 138 · 110Completions 25/43 · 19/33Yards per carry 4.5 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a nail-biting Week 11 clash, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 17-16, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial wins as the season approaches its final stretch, every point mattered in this closely contested matchup.
Kyle Nails shone for the Lions, throwing for 244 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his passing prowess and ability to lead the offense. Marvin Mims Jr. was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 100 receiving yards that helped keep the chains moving. RJ Harvey contributed on the ground with 53 rushing yards, providing balance to the Lions' offensive attack.
Defensively, the Lions made key stops, with Nick Herbig registering a crucial sack that helped shift the momentum in their favor. The Vikings' Eric Stokes was a standout with 10 total tackles, but it was the Lions' ability to capitalize on their opportunities that ultimately sealed the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Nails connected with Mims for a critical touchdown, giving Detroit the edge they needed to secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 25/43 | 58% | 237 | 0 | 0 | 73.4 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Kyle NailsQB | 19/33 | 58% | 244 | 2 | 0 | 101.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 10 | 41 | 4.1 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 8 | 31 | 3.9 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DeMarcus YoungHB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| RJ HarveyHB | 13 | 53 | 4.1 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 7 | 39 | 5.6 | 25 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kaytron AllenHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle NailsQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Max KlareTE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bryce LanceWR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Tyrone Tracy JrHB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Will MaloneWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DeMarcus YoungHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jimmy MedinaFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 6 | 100 | 16.7 | 48 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 20 | 0 | 30 | 2 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Theo JohnsonTE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| RJ HarveyHB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jonah ColemanHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Eric StokesCB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin WalkerMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr.SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree WilsonLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi LawrenceLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jahlani TavaiWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis HunterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alontae TaylorCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-JenningsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vonn SaxtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nic ScourtonLEDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max MeltonCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua WilliamsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruke OrhorhoroDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane DurantDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy IIDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte SimsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 3/3 | 1 | 52 |
| Lions | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 1/1 | 2 | 52 |
| Michael DicksonP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |