Defense delivers as Vikings sail past Lions 20-7
Danielle Hunter had three of Minnesota's five sacks to spearhead a resurgence by the defense, and the Vikings sailed past Detroit 20-7 on Sunday to stick the Lions with their sixth straight loss.
National Football League
FINAL
Detroit Lions
7
Minnesota Vikings
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| MIN | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
U.S. Bank Stadium · 66,776 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 19-9 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Minnesota Vikings | W 19-15 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | W 20-17 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Arizona Cardinals | W 45-21 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | L 26-32 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:09 7-20
Kenny Golladay 10 Yd pass from David Blough (Matt Prater Kick)
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Field Goal 14:55 0-20
Dan Bailey 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:20 0-17
Dalvin Cook 3 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Field Goal 4:42 0-10
Dan Bailey 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:47 0-7
Bisi Johnson 9 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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MIN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:30 · End of Game
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DET 0:30
6 plays, 35 yards, 1:15 · Interception
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MIN 1:45
4 plays, 8 yards, 0:24 · Downs
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DET 2:09
12 plays, 75 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:09 7-20
Kenny Golladay 10 Yd pass from David Blough (Matt Prater Kick)
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MIN 5:39
6 plays, 42 yards, 4:23 · Punt
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DET 10:02
9 plays, 23 yards, 4:53 · Punt
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MIN 14:55
9 plays, 32 yards, 4:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:55 0-20
Dan Bailey 50 Yd Field Goal
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DET 4:24
2 plays, 20 yards, 0:35 · Interception
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MIN 4:59
6 plays, 13 yards, 3:07 · Punt
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DET 8:06
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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MIN 10:30
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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DET 12:13
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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MIN 13:35
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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DET
3 plays, 11 yards, 0:20 · End of Half
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MIN 0:20
6 plays, 65 yards, 0:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:20 0-17
Dalvin Cook 3 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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DET 1:06
14 plays, 48 yards, 3:36 · Missed FG
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MIN 4:42
9 plays, 56 yards, 5:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:42 0-10
Dan Bailey 27 Yd Field Goal
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DET 9:54
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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MIN 11:55
10 plays, 49 yards, 4:50 · Punt
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DET 1:45
7 plays, 21 yards, 4:02 · Punt
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MIN 5:47
10 plays, 82 yards, 4:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:47 0-7
Bisi Johnson 9 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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DET 10:27
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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MIN 11:54
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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DET 14:07
3 plays, -6 yards, 0:53 · Punt
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
DET
MIN
18
1st Downs
22
12
Passing 1st downs
14
2
Rushing 1st downs
5
4
1st downs from penalties
3
7-16
3rd down efficiency
5-14
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
67
Total Plays
70
231
Total Yards
354
3.4
Yards per Play
5.1
12
Total Drives
12
161
Passing
234
24/40
Comp/Att
24/30
3.6
Yards per pass
7.5
2
Interceptions thrown
0
5-44
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-8
70
Rushing
120
22
Rushing Attempts
39
3.2
Yards per rush
3.1
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
4-28
Penalties
8-55
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
26:18
Possession
33:42
Injuries
Minnesota Vikings
- Blake Cashman Questionable
- Jauan Jennings Questionable
- Carson Wentz Questionable
- T.J. Hockenson Questionable
- Jay Ward Questionable
Detroit Lions
- Cade Mays Out
- DJ Wonnum Questionable
- D.J. Reed Out
- Kerby Joseph Out
- Sione Vaki Questionable
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