Vikings at Lions
Minnesota Vikings 34, Detroit Lions 6 · MaddenPro
Final Score
Vikings 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XP
Lions 6 0 TD · 2 FG · 0 XPJ.J. McCarthy 284 yds passingAshton Jeanty 93 yds rushingJordan Addison 130 yds receivingBrian Branch 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 409 · 222Passing yards 284 · 195Rushing yards 125 · 27Completions 21/33 · 22/35Yards per carry 4.2 · 1.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1h ago
The Minnesota Vikings cruised to a dominant 34-6 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 18 of the 2028 season, securing their place in the playoffs with an emphatic win. With both teams looking to make a statement as the regular season drew to a close, the Vikings showcased their offensive prowess and solidified their postseason aspirations.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who threw for 284 yards and three touchdowns, delivering a standout performance that kept the Lions' defense on their heels. Ashton Jeanty contributed significantly on the ground with 93 rushing yards, while Jordan Addison was a standout in the air, racking up 130 receiving yards and a touchdown to cap off a stellar offensive display.
Defensively, the Vikings were effective in containing the Lions' offense, with Amaris Williams recording a key sack that disrupted Detroit's rhythm. The game's turning point came when McCarthy connected with Addison for a touchdown just before halftime, pushing the lead to 20-6 and leaving Detroit struggling to regain momentum. Despite Brian Branch's tenacity for the Lions, including seven tackles and an interception, Minnesota's defense proved too much to overcome.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 21/33 | 64% | 284 | 3 | 2 | 96.0 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Will LevisQB | 22/35 | 63% | 195 | 0 | 0 | 77.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 15 | 93 | 6.2 | 24 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 9 | 20 | 2.2 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dan VillariTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 12 | 28 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Isaac GuerendoHB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 5 | 130 | 26.0 | 61 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Nick MarshWR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Luther Burden IIIWR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Dan VillariTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Tank DellWR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Elijah HigginsTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Isaac GuerendoHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Josh MetellusSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrSAM | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome IICB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amaris WilliamsREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mandrell DesirLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius MuasauMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. EdwardsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Brian BranchSS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon WrightCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason PosaWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan HutchinsonDT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starling Thomas VCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan StewartLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise RobinsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madden FaraimoMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 4 | 53 |
| Lions | |||
| Joshua KartyK | 2/2 | 0 | 31 |