Minnesota
Vikings
5-1
3
FINAL
30
Detroit
Lions
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Detroit Lions topped the Minnesota Vikings 30-3 in a decisive Week 8 matchup of the 2026 season. With their playoff hopes on the line, the Lions delivered a complete game to solidify their position in the standings.
Malik Willis led the charge for Detroit with a steady 179 passing yards, while De'Von Achane made his mark by throwing for one touchdown and rushing for 76 yards. Troy Franklin was the standout receiver, racking up 81 yards through the air, showcasing the Lions' potent offensive capabilities throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Lions were relentless, with Nakobe Dean registering a key sack that shifted the momentum in their favor. Justin Reid’s interception added to the Vikings’ struggles, marking a crucial turning point in the game where Detroit's defense stifled any chance of a comeback. The Lions’ ability to dominate both sides of the ball proved decisive in this lopsided victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 15 | 12 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 116.3 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 29 | 12 | 140 | 0 | 2 | 27.9 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 0 | 3 | 69 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 2 | 2 | -4 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 11 | 76 | 6.9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kaytron Allen | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reid | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Koonce | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Adams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malcolm Rodriguez | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Myers | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 32 |

