Vikings at Lions
Minnesota Vikings 56, Detroit Lions 28 · New Era Draft
Final Score
Vikings 56 7 TD · 0 FG · 8 XP
Lions 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJared Goff 276 yds passingDoug Foster 278 yds rushingJameson Williams 169 yds receivingJake Golday 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 464 · 367Passing yards 186 · 256Rushing yards 278 · 111Completions 9/17 · 13/29Yards per carry 14.6 · 8.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a commanding performance, the Minnesota Vikings toppled the Detroit Lions with a final score of 56-28 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This matchup was crucial for both teams, as the Vikings aimed to solidify their playoff position while the Lions looked to stay in contention in a competitive division.
Kyler Murray shined for Minnesota, throwing for four touchdowns and orchestrating a potent offense. Doug Foster was the driving force on the ground, racking up an impressive 278 rushing yards, while Jared Goff led the Lions with 276 passing yards and found Jameson Williams for a substantial 169 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Vikings' firepower.
Defensively, the Vikings made pivotal plays, with Zah Frazier grabbing two interceptions that shifted momentum in their favor. Andrew Van Ginkel added pressure with a sack, but it was ultimately the turnovers that proved decisive, allowing Minnesota to capitalize and secure a crucial victory. The turning point came early in the second half when Frazier's second interception set up a quick touchdown, giving the Vikings an insurmountable lead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 9/17 | 53% | 186 | 4 | 1 | 106.8 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 13/29 | 45% | 276 | 3 | 4 | 73.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Doug FosterHB | 19 | 278 | 14.6 | 37 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 12 | 109 | 9.1 | 16 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 7 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Doug FosterHB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 169 | 42.3 | 17 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 35 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Darius SlaytonWR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Jake GoldayWILL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais CampbellDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Levi Drake RodriguezDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Lions | |||||
| Dylan GowdyCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Markquese BellFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malcolm RodriguezSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 0/1 | 4 | 0 |