Minnesota
Vikings
2-3
23
FINAL
24
Detroit
Lions
1-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 24-23. With both teams vying for playoff positioning, the stakes were high, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown in the NFC North.
LaNorris Sellers led the Vikings with impressive aerial displays, throwing for 257 yards and two touchdowns. Despite the loss, he connected well with his receivers, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. On the other side, Jahmyr Gibbs fueled the Lions' ground game with 76 rushing yards, while Zay Flowers emerged as a key target with 100 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept drives alive.
Defensively, the Lions made critical plays when it mattered most, highlighted by Kerby Joseph's interception that shifted momentum late in the game. Although Andrew Van Ginkel of the Vikings recorded two sacks, the Lions' ability to make timely stops ultimately sealed the victory. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Detroit's defense held strong, allowing just enough time for their offense to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 22 | 13 | 59% | 257 | 2 | 2 | 92.4 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 254 | 2 | 1 | 106.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 76 | 5.4 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 59 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 78 | 78.0 | 44 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 2 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 2 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 16 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 36 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Luke Wysong | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eli Finley | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 47 |
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

