Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13
— Jared Goff dropped back, looked left and let the football loose that Amon-Ra St. Brown squeezed tight as he sat in the end zone.
National Football League
FINAL
Minnesota Vikings
27
Detroit Lions
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 6 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 27 |
| DET | 0 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 29 |
Ford Field · 45,691 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 0:00 27-29
Amon-Ra St. Brown 11 Yd pass from Jared Goff
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Touchdown 1:50 27-23
Justin Jefferson 3 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 11:57 21-23
K.J. Osborn 5 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 1:56 15-23
Riley Patterson 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:13 15-20
Alexander Mattison 8 Yd Run
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Field Goal 9:26 9-20
Greg Joseph 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:06 6-20
Riley Patterson 41 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:33 6-17
Riley Patterson 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:45 6-14
Brock Wright 23 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 13:50 6-7
T.J. Hockenson 9 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Field Goal 0:59 6-0
Greg Joseph 31 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:49 3-0
Greg Joseph 41 Yd Field Goal
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DET
14 plays, 75 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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MIN 1:50
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 27-29
Amon-Ra St. Brown 11 Yd pass from Jared Goff
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Touchdown 1:50 27-23
Justin Jefferson 3 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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DET 4:01
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:31 · Fumble
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MIN 5:32
4 plays, 13 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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DET 8:34
7 plays, 37 yards, 3:23 · Interception
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MIN 11:57
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:57 21-23
K.J. Osborn 5 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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DET 1:56
8 plays, 44 yards, 4:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:56 15-23
Riley Patterson 49 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 6:13
5 plays, 67 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:13 15-20
Alexander Mattison 8 Yd Run
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DET 7:49
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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MIN 9:26
11 plays, 60 yards, 4:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:26 9-20
Greg Joseph 31 Yd Field Goal
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DET 14:13
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:47 · Punt
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MIN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:06 · End of Half
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DET 0:06
5 plays, 32 yards, 0:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:06 6-20
Riley Patterson 41 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 0:32
7 plays, 30 yards, 1:01 · Downs
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DET 1:33
13 plays, 77 yards, 5:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:33 6-17
Riley Patterson 31 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 7:06
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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DET 9:45
3 plays, 56 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:45 6-14
Brock Wright 23 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Riley Patterson Kick)
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MIN 11:08
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:42 · Fumble
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DET 13:50
5 plays, 69 yards, 2:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:50 6-7
T.J. Hockenson 9 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Riley Patterson Kick)
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MIN 0:59
10 plays, 53 yards, 4:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:59 6-0
Greg Joseph 31 Yd Field Goal
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DET 5:10
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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MIN 6:49
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:49 3-0
Greg Joseph 41 Yd Field Goal
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DET 9:40
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:21 · Downs
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MIN 12:01
6 plays, 32 yards, 2:59 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
MIN
DET
26
1st Downs
23
19
Passing 1st downs
14
7
Rushing 1st downs
7
0
1st downs from penalties
2
6-13
3rd down efficiency
2-11
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-3
71
Total Plays
71
426
Total Yards
372
6.0
Yards per Play
5.2
12
Total Drives
12
326
Passing
272
30/41
Comp/Att
25/41
7.4
Yards per pass
6.2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
3-14
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-24
100
Rushing
100
27
Rushing Attempts
27
3.7
Yards per rush
3.7
3-6
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
7-66
Penalties
3-11
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:04
Possession
26:56
Injuries
Detroit Lions
- Kerby Joseph Out
- DJ Wonnum Questionable
- D.J. Reed Questionable
- Jacob Saylors Questionable
- Cade Mays Questionable
Minnesota Vikings
- Kyler Murray Doubtful
- Jauan Jennings Questionable
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins Questionable
- Demond Claiborne Injured Reserve
- Theo Jackson Questionable
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