Cousins has 4 TD passes as Vikings surge past Lions 42-30
Kirk Cousins matched a career high with four touchdown passes, leading the surging Minnesota Vikings to a 42-30 win over the slumping Detroit Lions on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
Minnesota Vikings
42
Detroit Lions
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
| DET | 14 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 30 |
Ford Field · 60,314 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/26 | vs Buffalo Bills | L 6-23 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Detroit Lions | L 15-19 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Indianapolis Colts | W 16-10 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ New Orleans Saints | W 23-13 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | W 15-10 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:55 42-30
Dalvin Cook 4 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Touchdown 3:05 35-30
Marvin Jones Jr. 2 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 5:40 35-24
Kyle Rudolph 15 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Field Goal 3:22 28-24
Matt Prater 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:02 28-21
C.J. Ham 5 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Touchdown 0:02 21-21
Marvin Jones Jr. 10 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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Touchdown 3:26 21-14
Dalvin Cook 8 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Touchdown 12:39 14-14
Bisi Johnson 1 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Touchdown 0:13 7-14
Marvin Jones Jr. 3 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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Touchdown 5:14 7-7
Adam Thielen 25 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Touchdown 7:34 0-7
Marvin Jones Jr. 16 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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MIN
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:01 · End of Game
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DET 1:01
4 plays, 23 yards, 0:54 · Interception
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MIN 1:55
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:55 42-30
Dalvin Cook 4 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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DET 3:05
10 plays, 75 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:05 35-30
Marvin Jones Jr. 2 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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MIN 5:40
6 plays, 59 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:40 35-24
Kyle Rudolph 15 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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DET 8:52
6 plays, 24 yards, 4:00 · Downs
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MIN 12:52
11 plays, 47 yards, 5:30 · Missed FG
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DET 3:22
7 plays, 60 yards, 3:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:22 28-24
Matt Prater 46 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 6:23
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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DET 7:27
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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MIN 9:02
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:02 28-21
C.J. Ham 5 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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MIN
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:02 · End of Half
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DET 0:02
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:02 21-21
Marvin Jones Jr. 10 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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MIN 3:26
15 plays, 97 yards, 7:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:26 21-14
Dalvin Cook 8 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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DET 10:45
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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MIN 12:39
8 plays, 61 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:39 14-14
Bisi Johnson 1 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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DET 0:13
9 plays, 75 yards, 5:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:13 7-14
Marvin Jones Jr. 3 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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MIN 5:14
5 plays, 73 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:14 7-7
Adam Thielen 25 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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DET 7:34
7 plays, 77 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:34 0-7
Marvin Jones Jr. 16 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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MIN 10:37
4 plays, 24 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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DET 12:37
8 plays, 33 yards, 2:23 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
MIN
DET
32
1st Downs
26
19
Passing 1st downs
21
10
Rushing 1st downs
1
3
1st downs from penalties
4
6-10
3rd down efficiency
6-11
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
71
Total Plays
67
504
Total Yards
433
7.1
Yards per Play
6.5
11
Total Drives
10
338
Passing
352
24/34
Comp/Att
30/45
9.9
Yards per pass
7.5
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-12
166
Rushing
81
37
Rushing Attempts
20
4.5
Yards per rush
4.1
5-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-4
6-60
Penalties
8-67
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
32:10
Possession
27:50
Highlights
Injuries
Detroit Lions
- Cade Mays Out
- DJ Wonnum Questionable
- D.J. Reed Out
- Kerby Joseph Out
- Sione Vaki Questionable
Minnesota Vikings
- Blake Cashman Questionable
- Jauan Jennings Questionable
- Carson Wentz Questionable
- T.J. Hockenson Questionable
- Jay Ward Questionable
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