Lions at Vikings
Detroit Lions 59, Minnesota Vikings 29 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Lions 59 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Vikings 29 4 TD · 0 FG · 1 XPTaylen Green 313 yds passingDemond Claiborne 115 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 146 yds receivingDJ Turner II 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 443 · 467Passing yards 288 · 286Rushing yards 155 · 181Completions 20/31 · 20/34Yards per carry 12.1 · 8.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 24d ago
The Detroit Lions dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 59 to 29, showcasing their offensive prowess in Week 15 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning on the line, the Lions delivered a statement victory that solidifies their standing in the league.
Quarterback Taylen Green was the star of the show for Detroit, throwing for 313 yards and four touchdowns, leading a high-octane offense that overwhelmed the Vikings' defense. The Lions capitalized on every opportunity, establishing a rhythm that left Minnesota struggling to keep pace. Meanwhile, Demond Claiborne stood out for the Vikings with 115 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to lift his team.
Defensively, the Lions made their mark with DJ Turner II's remarkable three interceptions, which proved to be game-changing moments. The Minnesota defense, despite Dallas Turner's impressive 2.5 sacks and Josh Metellus's five tackles, couldn't contain the Lions’ explosive plays. The turning point came late in the first half when Detroit's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and seize control of the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 20/31 | 65% | 313 | 4 | 0 | 137.4 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 19/34 | 56% | 296 | 3 | 6 | 74.7 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 6 | 82 | 13.7 | 4 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 14 | 115 | 8.2 | 27 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 5 | 88 | 17.6 | 9 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 29 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 36 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 6 | 146 | 24.3 | 30 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 45 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 32 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 27 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Devin CulpTE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler ConklinTE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| DJ Turner IICB | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby BryantFS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing TindallWILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| James PierreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 8 | 28 |