Minnesota
Vikings
0-13
7
FINAL
49
Detroit
Lions
8-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions triumphed over the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 49-7 in Week 15 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Lions delivered a statement victory, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 396 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing precision and poise throughout the game. Jahmyr Gibbs added a strong ground presence with 111 rushing yards, while Jameson Williams was a favorite target for Goff, racking up 139 receiving yards. This offensive explosion left the Vikings struggling to keep pace.
Defensively, the Lions made critical plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Aidan Hutchinson's 1.5 sacks disrupted the Vikings' offensive rhythm, and Christian Izien's interception further sealed the outcome. The Lions' defense, combined with their explosive offense, made this matchup a one-sided affair, especially after a dominant second quarter that saw them score 28 unanswered points.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 41 | 31 | 76% | 396 | 4 | 0 | 137.8 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 31 | 16 | 52% | 195 | 1 | 1 | 68.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 17 | 111 | 6.5 | 37 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tiquan Payne | HB | 19 | 65 | 3.4 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rashaun Ferguson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Williams | WR | 8 | 139 | 17.4 | 63 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 10 | 129 | 12.9 | 23 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 6 | 93 | 15.5 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Rashaun Ferguson | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 2 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tiquan Payne | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Izien | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montrell Reeves | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Humphrey | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Jacobs | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

