Detroit
Lions
6-5
31
FINAL
10
Minnesota
Vikings
6-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive matchup, the Detroit Lions took down the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 31-10 victory in Week 13 of the 2028 season. With this win, the Lions solidified their playoff hopes while the Vikings struggled to find their footing in the competitive NFC North.
Jared Goff led the Lions' offensive charge, throwing for two touchdowns and contributing to a balanced attack. Christian McCaffrey was a force on the ground, racking up 111 rushing yards, while Amon-Ra St. Brown provided a reliable target with 78 receiving yards. The Lions’ offense showcased its versatility, keeping the Vikings' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Lions dominated the line of scrimmage, highlighted by Alim McNeill's two sacks, which disrupted the Vikings' rhythm. Brian Branch led the team in tackles, ensuring that Minnesota struggled to establish any momentum. The turning point came in the second quarter when Goff connected with his receivers for crucial touchdowns, giving Detroit a comfortable lead that the Vikings couldn't overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 36 | 25 | 69% | 191 | 1 | 0 | 91.3 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 18 | 13 | 72% | 177 | 2 | 1 | 117.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 16 | 111 | 6.9 | 45 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 39 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 10 | 43 | 4.3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaydn Ott | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rondale Moore | WR | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 63 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 8 | 66 | 8.3 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Rondale Moore | WR | 7 | 61 | 8.7 | 19 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 24 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaydn Ott | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Gabe Herrera | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alim McNeill | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDGE | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarious Bradley | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | REDGE | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacoby Windmon | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taurean York | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | LEDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrion Arnold | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Earl Cartwright | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morgan Chambers | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simeon Coleman | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Milner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gregory Hannon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Slye | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 56 |
| Max Gilbert | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 28 |
| Tory Taylor | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

