Lions at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 63, Detroit Lions 14 · Shake and Bake Vol 2
Final Score
Lions 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Vikings 63 8 TD · 0 FG · 9 XPJ.J. McCarthy 339 yds passingDemond Claiborne 88 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 164 yds receivingJosh Metellus 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 317 · 426Passing yards 292 · 339Rushing yards 25 · 87Completions 21/45 · 14/20Yards per carry 2.8 · 8.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 28d ago
In a commanding display, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Detroit Lions 63-14 in Week 15 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With this victory, the Vikings showcased their offensive prowess and sent a clear message to their rivals about their championship aspirations.
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 339 yards and tying a franchise record with seven touchdown passes. He connected frequently with star receiver Justin Jefferson, who amassed 164 receiving yards, making it nearly impossible for the Lions' defense to contain their explosive plays. Demond Claiborne also contributed on the ground, adding 88 rushing yards to keep the Lions’ defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Vikings were relentless, with James Pierre leading the charge with six total tackles, while Josh Metellus added an interception to halt any momentum from the Lions. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Metellus's pick set up McCarthy for another touchdown pass, extending the lead to 28-0 and effectively sealing the game. The Vikings' ability to capitalize on turnovers and maintain pressure throughout the contest was key to their dominant performance.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 16/39 | 41% | 249 | 2 | 0 | 79.9 |
| Sam HowellQB | 3/4 | 75% | 39 | 0 | 1 | 65.6 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1/2 | 50% | 4 | 0 | 0 | 56.2 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Vikings | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 14/20 | 70% | 339 | 7 | 0 | 152.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared GoffQB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 9 | 88 | 9.8 | 16 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 33 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kendrick LawWR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | — | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 17 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 5 | 164 | 32.8 | 70 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 70 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte MaddoxFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamal AdamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 9 | 0 |