Lions at Vikings
Detroit Lions 56, Minnesota Vikings 31 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Lions 56 7 TD · 0 FG · 8 XP
Vikings 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPTaylen Green 333 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 247 yds rushingRyan Coleman-William 165 yds receivingByron Murphy Jr 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 548 · 339Passing yards 303 · 260Rushing yards 245 · 79Completions 22/32 · 11/33Yards per carry 13.6 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 14h ago
In a dominant display, the Detroit Lions topped the Minnesota Vikings 56-31 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, but it was the Lions who delivered the decisive blow, showcasing their offensive prowess throughout the game.
Taylen Green led the charge for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 333 yards and five touchdowns, while Jahmyr Gibbs made his mark on the ground with a staggering 247 rushing yards. Ryan Coleman-William also shone brightly, racking up 165 receiving yards to complement the Lions' explosive offensive performance.
Defensively, the Lions made crucial plays, highlighted by an interception from Kerby Joseph that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Detroit scored three consecutive touchdowns, leaving the Vikings scrambling to keep up. Minnesota's Andrew Van Ginkel contributed with 2.5 sacks, but it wasn’t enough to slow down the relentless Lions attack.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 22/32 | 69% | 333 | 5 | 2 | 116.2 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Julian SayinQB | 11/33 | 33% | 260 | 3 | 4 | 53.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 16 | 247 | 15.4 | 32 | 2 | 76 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-WilliamWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 11 | 54 | 4.9 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Julian SayinQB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Ryan Coleman-WilliamWR | 11 | 165 | 15.0 | 52 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 30 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 50 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 98 | 1 | 68 | 1 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 49 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Chris ColeWILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Khalil BarnesSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Channing TindallWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Princewill UmanmielenREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IVCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| James PierreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jude McAtamneyK | 0/0 | 8 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 1/1 | 4 | 32 |