Vikings at Lions
Minnesota Vikings 70, Detroit Lions 28 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Vikings 70 9 TD · 0 FG · 8 XP
Lions 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJ.J. McCarthy 527 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 67 yds rushingJustin Jefferson 191 yds receivingColin Simmons 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 544 · 361Passing yards 515 · 294Rushing yards 29 · 67Completions 21/27 · 17/36Yards per carry 2.4 · 6.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6h ago
In a dominant display, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 70-28 in Week 8 of the 2027 season. With this victory, the Vikings continue to assert themselves as a formidable contender in the league, showcasing their offensive firepower against a struggling Lions defense.
J.J. McCarthy was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 527 yards and seven touchdowns, leading the Vikings to an explosive offensive performance. His favorite target, Justin Jefferson, was unstoppable, racking up 191 receiving yards and contributing to the scoring barrage. The Vikings' offense operated at full throttle, leaving the Lions struggling to keep pace.
Defensively, the Vikings were equally impressive, with Jake Golday leading the team with six total tackles. Colin Simmons added pressure on the Lions' quarterback with two sacks, while Drue Tranquill secured an interception, helping to turn the tide in favor of Minnesota. The game's turning point came early in the second quarter when the Vikings scored three consecutive touchdowns, effectively sealing the fate of the Lions and establishing a commanding lead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 21/27 | 78% | 527 | 7 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 14/25 | 56% | 277 | 2 | 2 | 88.2 |
| Jared GoffQB | 3/11 | 27% | 39 | 0 | 1 | 3.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 7 | 14 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 11 | 67 | 6.1 | 13 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 8 | 191 | 23.9 | 39 | 3 | 47 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 2 | 84 | 42.0 | 46 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Jordan EspinosaWR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 13 | 1 | 64 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Hunter HenryTE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tai FeltonWR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 8 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| J.K. DobbinsHB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 5 | 164 | 32.8 | 82 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 95 | 31.7 | 8 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 30 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Colin SimmonsLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley MossCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine BoweMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WoodsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||
| Kerby JosephFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray HubbardSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson GregoryMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacoby WindmonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/1 | 8 | 0 |
| Lions | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |