Minnesota
Vikings
5-7
28
FINAL
15
Detroit
Lions
5-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Minnesota Vikings topped the Detroit Lions 28-15 in a crucial Week 13 matchup, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season approaches its climax. With both teams vying for critical wins, the Vikings demonstrated their offensive prowess to secure the victory on the road.
Quarterback Jayden Daniels led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for two touchdowns and effectively managing the game. His top target, De'Von Achane, showcased his explosive playmaking ability, racking up 154 receiving yards. Meanwhile, the Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs had a standout performance on the ground, rushing for an impressive 221 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Vikings' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Vikings made key plays to stifle the Lions' momentum, with Jailin Walker making five total tackles and Karon Prunty snagging an interception to halt a potential scoring drive. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Prunty's interception led to a quick touchdown for Minnesota, shifting the game's momentum firmly in their favor. The Vikings' ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities ultimately paved the way for their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 20 | 9 | 45% | 182 | 1 | 2 | 54.5 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 7 | 7 | 100% | 180 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 0 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 31 | 221 | 7.1 | 85 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 75 | 5.4 | 15 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C.J. Baxter | HB | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 154 | 38.5 | 97 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 10 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 23 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Young | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karon Prunty | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Filsaime | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zayden Walker | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli Bowen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Robinson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Williams Nwaneri | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akayleb Evans | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yhonzae Pierre | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Princewill Umanmielen | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Brock Taylor | K | 3 | 3 | 0 | 39 |

