Lions at Vikings
Detroit Lions 45, Minnesota Vikings 42 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Lions 45 6 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Vikings 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPJared Goff 550 yds passingJoe Mixon 38 yds rushingJameson Williams 350 yds receivingD.J. Reed 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 569 · 578Passing yards 538 · 512Rushing yards 31 · 66Completions 16/31 · 28/43Yards per carry 2.4 · 4.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 32d ago
In a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 45-42, securing a crucial victory in their playoff push. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, making every possession count as they battled for supremacy in the NFC North.
Jared Goff was the standout performer for Detroit, throwing for an impressive 550 yards and leading the team to a high-scoring affair. Meanwhile, Minnesota's J.J. McCarthy matched the intensity with six touchdown passes, proving to be a formidable force despite the loss. Jameson Williams was Goff's favorite target, racking up a staggering 350 receiving yards and consistently finding ways to stretch the field.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays that ultimately decided the game. D.J. Reed led the charge with seven tackles, while Aidan Hutchinson added a sack to disrupt Minnesota's rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Christian Izien intercepted a critical pass, halting a potential game-winning drive for the Vikings and sealing the Lions' victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | ||||||
| Jared GoffQB | 16/31 | 52% | 550 | 5 | 2 | 109.8 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 28/43 | 65% | 524 | 6 | 2 | 127.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 13 | 31 | 2.4 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones SrHB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 7 | 350 | 50.0 | 174 | 3 | 96 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 4 | 126 | 31.5 | 79 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 26 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Justin JeffersonWR | 10 | 138 | 13.8 | 24 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 6 | 121 | 20.2 | 45 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Jauan JenningsWR | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 33 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Gavin BartholomewTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Myles PriceWR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 53 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||||
| D.J. ReedCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian IzienSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique HamptonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Harrison SmithFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| James PierreCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe ThomasSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Roger McCrearyCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avonte MaddoxFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal AdamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 6 | 34 |