Vikings at Lions
Detroit Lions 36, Minnesota Vikings 28 · Mano E Mano Gaming Hub
Final Score
Vikings 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Lions 36 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPKyler Murray 273 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 104 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 120 yds receivingBlake Cashman 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 432 · 415Passing yards 273 · 258Rushing yards 159 · 157Completions 23/33 · 20/37Yards per carry 6.9 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 36-28, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting 2027 season. Both teams showcased their offensive firepower, but it was the Lions who ultimately capitalized on key plays to secure the victory.
Kyler Murray had a standout performance for the Vikings, throwing for 273 yards and three touchdowns, while Justin Jefferson emerged as his top target, racking up 120 receiving yards. On the ground, Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions with an impressive 104 rushing yards, proving to be a crucial asset in maintaining offensive momentum and keeping the chains moving.
Defensively, the Lions made vital plays, highlighted by Kerby Joseph's two interceptions that shifted the game's momentum in their favor. The Vikings' defense, anchored by Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson, struggled to contain the Lions' explosive plays, but it was a late-game interception that ultimately sealed Detroit's win. The Lions' ability to capitalize on turnovers was the key difference in this closely contested matchup.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 23/33 | 70% | 273 | 3 | 2 | 99.6 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Luke AltmyerQB | 20/37 | 54% | 258 | 2 | 1 | 82.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan MasonHB | 8 | 90 | 11.3 | 58 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 29 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 8 | 19 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Max BredesonFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 17 | 104 | 6.1 | 41 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Sione VakiHB | 8 | 49 | 6.1 | 25 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Luke AltmyerQB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zavier ScottHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 8 | 120 | 15.0 | 18 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Luke WysongWR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 54 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zavier ScottHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chaz ChamblissREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi Drake RodriguezDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Kerby JosephFS | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyre WestLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Nick WhitesideCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dan JacksonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas HarperSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 2/2 | 4 | 49 |