Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions
— Kirk Cousins threw for 405 yards and three touchdowns, lifting the Minnesota Vikings to a 37-35 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday in a matchup of teams finishing disappointing seasons.
National Football League
FINAL
Minnesota Vikings
37
Detroit Lions
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 7 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 37 |
| DET | 6 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 35 |
Ford Field
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 4:26 37-35
D'Andre Swift 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 10:32 37-29
Kirk Cousins 1 Yd Run (Dan Bailey PAT failed)
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Touchdown 3:02 31-29
Adrian Peterson 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 7:55 31-23
Dan Bailey 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:35 28-23
Alexander Mattison 2 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Touchdown 14:09 21-23
Marvin Jones Jr. 26 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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Touchdown 0:04 21-16
Chad Beebe 40 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Field Goal 7:13 14-16
Matt Prater 54 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:51 14-13
Ameer Abdullah 4 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Touchdown 13:19 7-13
Quintez Cephus 20 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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Touchdown 0:34 7-6
Alexander Mattison 28 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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Touchdown 4:45 0-6
Marvin Jones Jr. 43 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater PAT failed)
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MIN
10 plays, 62 yards, 4:26 · End of Game
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DET 4:26
14 plays, 75 yards, 6:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:26 37-35
D'Andre Swift 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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MIN 10:32
14 plays, 75 yards, 7:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:32 37-29
Kirk Cousins 1 Yd Run (Dan Bailey PAT failed)
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DET 3:02
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:02 31-29
Adrian Peterson 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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MIN 7:55
6 plays, 19 yards, 1:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:55 31-23
Dan Bailey 23 Yd Field Goal
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DET 9:41
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:54 · Interception
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MIN 11:35
6 plays, 69 yards, 2:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:35 28-23
Alexander Mattison 2 Yd Run (Dan Bailey Kick)
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DET 14:09
2 plays, 33 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:09 21-23
Marvin Jones Jr. 26 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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DET
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:04 · End of Half
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MIN 0:04
6 plays, 79 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:04 21-16
Chad Beebe 40 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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DET 0:55
6 plays, 7 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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MIN 2:53
8 plays, 41 yards, 4:20 · Missed FG
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DET 7:13
5 plays, 39 yards, 1:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:13 14-16
Matt Prater 54 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 8:51
8 plays, 79 yards, 4:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:51 14-13
Ameer Abdullah 4 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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DET 13:19
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:19 7-13
Quintez Cephus 20 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater Kick)
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MIN 0:34
8 plays, 70 yards, 4:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:34 7-6
Alexander Mattison 28 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Dan Bailey Kick)
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DET 4:45
7 plays, 90 yards, 3:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:45 0-6
Marvin Jones Jr. 43 Yd pass from Matthew Stafford (Matt Prater PAT failed)
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MIN 8:21
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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MIN 9:23
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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DET 11:37
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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MIN 13:09
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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Team Stats
MIN
DET
31
1st Downs
21
20
Passing 1st downs
12
8
Rushing 1st downs
9
3
1st downs from penalties
0
4-13
3rd down efficiency
5-10
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
74
Total Plays
54
508
Total Yards
417
6.9
Yards per Play
7.7
11
Total Drives
10
383
Passing
288
28/40
Comp/Att
20/31
8.9
Yards per pass
9.0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
3-22
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-5
125
Rushing
129
31
Rushing Attempts
22
4.0
Yards per rush
5.9
3-6
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-2
4-35
Penalties
7-51
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
35:13
Possession
24:47
Injuries
Detroit Lions
- D.J. Reed Questionable
- Kerby Joseph Out
- Brian Branch Questionable
- Jacob Saylors Out
- Sione Vaki Questionable
Minnesota Vikings
- Kyle Van Noy Questionable
- Jay Ward Questionable
- Jauan Jennings Questionable
- Blake Cashman Questionable
- T.J. Hockenson Questionable
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