Vikings at Lions
Detroit Lions 27, Minnesota Vikings 13 · SNL Madden 27
Final Score
Vikings 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Lions 27 1 TD · 4 FG · 1 XPJared Goff 242 yds passingJordan Mason 58 yds rushingJameson Williams 54 yds receivingBlake Cashman 13 tkl defenseTotal yards 187 · 330Passing yards 112 · 242Rushing yards 75 · 88Completions 14/28 · 29/45Yards per carry 5.0 · 3.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 62d ago
In a crucial Week 8 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Minnesota Vikings 27-13, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, the Lions delivered a decisive performance that showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Jared Goff led the charge for Detroit, throwing for 242 yards and a touchdown, while Jameson Williams contributed significantly with 54 receiving yards. The Lions' offense was efficient and methodical, ensuring they maintained control of the game throughout. Despite a solid effort from Minnesota's Jordan Mason, who racked up 58 rushing yards, the Vikings struggled to keep pace with Detroit’s scoring.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, highlighted by Alim McNeill's impressive 1.5 sacks and Brian Branch's crucial interception. The turning point came in the second half when Branch's pick halted a promising Minnesota drive, allowing the Lions to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory. Blake Cashman of the Vikings was a standout on defense with 13 total tackles, but it wasn't enough to sway the outcome in favor of Minnesota.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Kyler MurrayQB | 14/28 | 50% | 112 | 1 | 1 | 57.4 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 29/45 | 64% | 242 | 1 | 0 | 85.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Jordan MasonHB | 8 | 58 | 7.3 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 13 | 56 | 4.3 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Isiah PachecoHB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 34 | 1 | 42 | 1 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh OliverTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler ConklinTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Isiah PachecoHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldaySAM | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace JrWILL | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrion Ingram-DawkinsLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RedmondDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Stephen GriffinFS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay WardFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo RichterSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 2/2 | 1 | 51 |
| Lions | |||
| Jake BatesK | 4/4 | 1 | 49 |
| Other | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |