Lions at Vikings
Detroit Lions 17, Minnesota Vikings 12 · School Of Finesse 🏈 ( MADDEN 27 )
Final Score
Lions 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Vikings 12 1 TD · 2 FG · 0 XPJoe Milton 190 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 76 yds rushingCalvin Johnson 61 yds receivingBrian Branch 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 317 · 301Passing yards 151 · 190Rushing yards 166 · 111Completions 16/27 · 26/33Yards per carry 6.1 · 4.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 17-12 in Week 1 of the 2029 season. Both teams aimed to kick off the year with a strong performance, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious in this defensive showdown.
Vince Young led the Lions' offense, throwing for two touchdowns and displaying efficient playmaking throughout the game. Jahmyr Gibbs contributed significantly on the ground with 76 rushing yards, while Calvin Johnson provided a reliable target, finishing with 61 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive unit that found just enough scoring opportunities to secure the win.
On the defensive side, Brian Branch was a standout for the Lions, totaling eight tackles to stifle the Vikings' offensive efforts. The game turned in the fourth quarter when the Lions' defense held firm, preventing Minnesota from making a late-game comeback. Despite Andrew Van Ginkel's sack and Camryn Bynum's interception for the Vikings, the Lions' resilience on defense proved critical in sealing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Vince YoungQB | 16/27 | 59% | 151 | 2 | 2 | 68.5 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 26/33 | 79% | 190 | 0 | 1 | 78.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 14 | 76 | 5.4 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 45 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
| Antwan RaymondHB | 5 | 25 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chad JacksonWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Calvin JohnsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vince YoungQB | 4 | -2 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 12 | 57 | 4.8 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 8 | 37 | 4.6 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Calvin JohnsonWR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 36 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Chad JacksonWR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Anthony FasanoTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Charlie BeckerWR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwan RaymondHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Tank DellWR | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Josh DownsWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Decker DegraafTE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Brian BranchSS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion OvershownMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bravion RogersCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clay MatthewsLEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ScottDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee WintersWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan JohnsonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac BryantCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke KuechlyMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon ThibodeauxDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Camryn BynumFS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli BowenCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deacon JonesLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard ButkusMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Ryan FitzgeraldK | 1/1 | 2 | 29 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 0 | 37 |