Detroit
Lions
9-4
33
FINAL
55
Minnesota
Vikings
1-12
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring Week 15 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Detroit Lions with a final score of 55-33, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. Both teams entered the game with playoff aspirations, but it was the Vikings who showcased their offensive firepower, leaving the Lions in the dust.
Joe Milton led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for an impressive 462 yards and six touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and an explosive arm. His favorite target, Luke Wysong, was a standout receiver, racking up 161 yards and finding the end zone multiple times, making them a formidable duo throughout the contest. On the other side, Jahmyr Gibbs managed to put together a solid performance for Detroit, but his 57 rushing yards weren't enough to keep pace with the Vikings' aerial assault.
Defensively, the Vikings made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Jake Golday was a game changer, snagging two interceptions that halted any potential Lions' drives and further fueled Minnesota's scoring efforts. The turning point came in the second quarter, when Golday's second pick led to a quick touchdown, allowing the Vikings to extend their lead and ultimately control the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 33 | 27 | 82% | 462 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 280 | 4 | 5 | 95.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 57 | 5.2 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 16 | 50 | 3.1 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zamir White | HB | 12 | 41 | 3.4 | 20 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 3 | -3 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Wysong | WR | 10 | 161 | 16.1 | 54 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 127 | 42.3 | 46 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 9 | 121 | 13.4 | 27 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 114 | 57.0 | 20 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 112 | 18.7 | 27 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Zamir White | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zemaiah Vaughn | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Wonnum | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 31 |

