Detroit
Lions
2-1
14
FINAL
31
Minnesota
Vikings
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 15 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Detroit Lions with a final score of 31-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the regular season winds down. The Vikings capitalized on their home-field advantage while the Lions struggled to keep pace in the standings.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Kyler Murray, who threw for an impressive 353 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Wide receiver Jordan Addison complemented Murray's performance with a stellar outing, racking up 111 receiving yards. The Vikings' offense was relentless, keeping the Lions' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Vikings were able to apply consistent pressure, highlighted by Bo Richter's sack, which disrupted the Lions' offensive rhythm. Although Jack Campbell of the Lions tallied an impressive 13 total tackles, it was the Vikings' ability to force turnovers and capitalize on opportunities that ultimately shifted the game's momentum. With key plays from the defense, Minnesota secured a vital victory and positioned themselves for a strong finish to the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 36 | 26 | 72% | 353 | 4 | 1 | 128.5 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 34 | 19 | 56% | 169 | 0 | 0 | 69.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 12 | 45 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 10 | 28 | 2.8 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 10 | 16 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 6 | 111 | 18.5 | 59 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 4 | 106 | 26.5 | 75 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 11 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 11 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kendrick Law | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jackson Meeks | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Rolder | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 |
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

