Minnesota
Vikings
4-7
17
FINAL
45
Detroit
Lions
7-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Detroit Lions dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a commanding 45-17 victory in Week 13 of the 2027 season. This win not only solidified the Lions' playoff aspirations but also showcased their offensive firepower against a division rival.
Jared Goff was spectacular under center for Detroit, throwing for 385 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the game. Amon-Ra St. Brown was his favorite target, racking up 139 receiving yards and consistently making big plays that kept the Vikings' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Alvin Kamara led the Vikings' ground attack with 87 rushing yards, but Minnesota's offense struggled to keep pace.
The Lions' defense played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Alim McNeill recording two sacks and D.J. Reed snagging an interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when Reed's interception shifted momentum, allowing the Lions to extend their lead. With a relentless pass rush and timely stops, Detroit's defense ensured that the Vikings would never find their rhythm, sealing the victory decisively.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 48 | 37 | 77% | 385 | 5 | 0 | 134.4 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 24 | 13 | 54% | 120 | 1 | 1 | 64.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 14 | 87 | 6.2 | 40 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 14 | 47 | 3.4 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 7 | 28 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 9 | 139 | 15.4 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 7 | 120 | 17.1 | 60 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 62 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 5 | 37 | 7.4 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Hollywood Smothers | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 6 | 3 | 0.5 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Farley | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Cole | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KP Price | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Smith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Orji | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pierre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 28 |
| Jack Fox | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 35 |

