Lions at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 69, Detroit Lions 31 · OGPN Leagues
Final Score
Lions 31 2 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Vikings 69 8 TD · 2 FG · 9 XPCaleb Williams 391 yds passingQuinshon Judkins 169 yds rushingJeremiah Smith 116 yds receivingZabien Brown 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 433 · 630Passing yards 280 · 420Rushing yards 153 · 210Completions 14/23 · 21/28Yards per carry 7.0 · 10.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
In a commanding display, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Detroit Lions 69-31 in Week 6 of the 2027 season, solidifying their dominance in the league. With the stakes high as both teams battled for playoff positioning, the Vikings showcased their offensive firepower throughout the game.
Caleb Williams led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for an impressive 391 yards and four touchdowns, making him the standout performer in the passing game. Quinshon Judkins added a potent rushing attack with 169 yards on the ground, while Jeremiah Smith was a reliable target, racking up 116 receiving yards. The combination of Williams' aerial assault and Judkins' ground game left the Lions' defense scrambling for answers.
Defensively, the Vikings were equally impressive, with Zabien Brown making his presence felt with five total tackles and two critical interceptions that turned the tide in their favor. Jackie Marshall also contributed with two sacks, applying pressure on the Lions’ quarterback throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Brown's second interception set up a quick touchdown drive, extending Minnesota's lead and putting them in control for the remainder of the contest.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 14/23 | 61% | 203 | 1 | 4 | 64.4 |
Vikings | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 17/19 | 89% | 391 | 4 | 1 | 136.4 |
| Garrett NussmeierQB | 4/9 | 44% | 29 | 1 | 0 | 89.5 |
| Other | ||||||
| Jack StrandQB | 7/11 | 64% | 93 | 1 | 1 | 82.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||||
| Mike Washington Jr.HB | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 2 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Cam CookHB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 11 | 35 | 3.2 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justice HaynesHB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Chris BellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 16 | 169 | 10.6 | 33 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jack StrandQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||||
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez GreenTE | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cam CookHB | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 31 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Elijah SarrattWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Elic AyomanorWR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Vikings | |||||||
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 80 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 20 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| DeVonta SmithWR | 4 | 79 | 19.8 | 14 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 34 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 41 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A'Mauri WashingtonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Vikings | |||||
| Zabien BrownCB | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Trevon DiggsFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackie MarshallDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Koi PerichSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake ThomasWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 4 | 40 |
Vikings | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 2/2 | 9 | 30 |
