Lions at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 33, Detroit Lions 20 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Lions 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Vikings 33 1 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPJared Goff 295 yds passingJoe Mixon 59 yds rushingJahmyr Gibbs 91 yds receivingAidan Hutchinson 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 319 · 324Passing yards 277 · 243Rushing yards 42 · 81Completions 24/33 · 0/0Yards per carry 3.3 · 4.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 28d ago
The Minnesota Vikings secured a 33-20 victory over the Detroit Lions in a crucial Week 15 matchup, bolstering their playoff aspirations. With both teams competing for a postseason berth, the Vikings' win solidified their standing in the NFC North.
Jared Goff put on a strong performance for the Lions, throwing for 295 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to keep the offense moving. Jahmyr Gibbs emerged as a favorite target, racking up 91 receiving yards, while Joe Mixon led the Vikings' ground attack with 59 rushing yards, contributing to the balanced offensive effort that ultimately led to their win.
Defensively, the Vikings made key plays at critical moments, with Jalen Redmond leading the way with six total tackles and Byron Murphy Jr. snagging an interception that shifted momentum in favor of Minnesota. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Murphy's interception halted a Lions drive, allowing the Vikings to extend their lead and seize control of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 24/33 | 73% | 295 | 2 | 2 | 94.8 |
| Other | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 21/28 | 75% | 272 | 2 | 0 | 128.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 11 | 44 | 4.0 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 29 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sione VakiHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 94 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 18 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan AddisonWR | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 26 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Joe MixonHB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| T.J. HockensonTE | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 24 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Aidan HutchinsonREDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy RolderWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jay WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adoree' JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 2/2 | 2 | 41 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 3 | 48 |