Lions at Vikings
Detroit Lions 24, Minnesota Vikings 14 · OGPN Leagues
Final Score
Lions 24 1 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Vikings 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPCaleb Williams 170 yds passingChase Brown 84 yds rushingChris Bell 70 yds receivingJack Campbell 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 341 · 287Passing yards 169 · 170Rushing yards 172 · 117Completions 14/28 · 17/27Yards per carry 4.1 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 33d ago
In a crucial Week 15 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Minnesota Vikings 24-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the victory, the Lions improved their standing in a tightly contested NFC, while the Vikings faced a setback in their quest for postseason glory.
Chase Brown led the Lions' offensive charge with an impressive 84 rushing yards, demonstrating his ability to control the ground game. Quarterback Jared Goff threw for a solid performance, while Chris Bell contributed significantly in the receiving department, racking up 70 yards and providing key plays when needed. The Lions' balanced offensive attack proved too much for the Vikings to handle.
Defensively, the Lions made critical stops, with Rueben Bain Jr. showcasing his prowess by recording 1.5 sacks. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Lions’ defense forced a turnover that shifted momentum, allowing Detroit to extend their lead. Despite Caleb Williams' efforts for the Vikings, including a touchdown pass, the Lions’ defense ultimately stifled Minnesota's attempts to mount a comeback, sealing the win decisively.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 14/28 | 50% | 169 | 0 | 2 | 39.1 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 17/27 | 63% | 170 | 1 | 0 | 93.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 16 | 84 | 5.3 | 39 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Elijah ArroyoTE | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 16 | 72 | 4.5 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 22 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| James ConnerHB | 8 | 42 | 5.3 | 23 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Isaac GuerendoHB | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 15 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Chris BellWR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Elijah ArroyoTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas JrWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Elijah SarrattWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| DeVonta SmithWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Darnell MooneyWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marist LiufauWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quan MartinFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike SainristilCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler NubinSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RodriguezWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton StoutCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown IIIDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard WilliamsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. MickensFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Dante Trader JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny ClarkDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac McWilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 3 | 34 |
| Vikings | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |