Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller
— The Detroit Lions became division champions for the first time in 30 years late last season with a clinching win at Minnesota. They departed this...
National Football League
FINAL
Detroit Lions
31
Minnesota Vikings
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 0 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
| MIN | 10 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 29 |
U.S. Bank Stadium · 66,971 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | vs New York Jets | W 31-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:15 31-29
Jake Bates 44 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:50 28-29
Ivan Pace Jr. 36 Yd Fumble Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 6:04 28-23
Will Reichard 48 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:24 28-20
Will Reichard 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:43 28-17
Kalif Raymond 21 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
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Touchdown 10:42 21-17
Justin Jefferson 25 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Will Reichard Kick)
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Touchdown 0:26 21-10
Jahmyr Gibbs 8 Yd Run (Jake Bates Kick)
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Touchdown 8:39 14-10
Amon-Ra St. Brown 35 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
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Touchdown 13:42 7-10
Jahmyr Gibbs 45 Yd Run (Jake Bates Kick)
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Field Goal 5:34 0-10
Will Reichard 57 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:43 0-7
Aaron Jones 34 Yd Run (Will Reichard Kick)
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MIN
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:15 · End of Game
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DET 0:15
8 plays, 44 yards, 2:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:15 31-29
Jake Bates 44 Yd Field Goal
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MIN 2:32
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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DET 4:16
3 plays, -10 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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DET 5:50
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:14 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:50 28-29
Ivan Pace Jr. 36 Yd Fumble Return (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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MIN 6:04
7 plays, 61 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:04 28-23
Will Reichard 48 Yd Field Goal
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DET 10:10
6 plays, 23 yards, 4:14 · Punt
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MIN 14:24
9 plays, 46 yards, 6:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:24 28-20
Will Reichard 42 Yd Field Goal
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DET 5:43
9 plays, 70 yards, 4:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:43 28-17
Kalif Raymond 21 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
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MIN 10:42
9 plays, 80 yards, 4:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:42 21-17
Justin Jefferson 25 Yd pass from Sam Darnold (Will Reichard Kick)
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MIN
2 plays, 17 yards, 0:26 · End of Half
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DET 0:26
9 plays, 72 yards, 5:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:26 21-10
Jahmyr Gibbs 8 Yd Run (Jake Bates Kick)
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MIN 5:39
5 plays, 32 yards, 3:00 · Interception
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DET 8:39
5 plays, 83 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:39 14-10
Amon-Ra St. Brown 35 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
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MIN 11:24
4 plays, 20 yards, 2:18 · Punt
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DET 13:42
5 plays, 69 yards, 2:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:42 7-10
Jahmyr Gibbs 45 Yd Run (Jake Bates Kick)
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MIN 0:51
3 plays, 3 yards, 3:07 · Punt
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DET 3:58
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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MIN 5:34
9 plays, 41 yards, 4:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:34 0-10
Will Reichard 57 Yd Field Goal
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DET 10:10
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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MIN 11:43
2 plays, 34 yards, 0:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:43 0-7
Aaron Jones 34 Yd Run (Will Reichard Kick)
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DET 12:31
4 plays, 4 yards, 2:29 · Downs
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
DET
MIN
19
1st Downs
16
15
Passing 1st downs
10
3
Rushing 1st downs
4
1
1st downs from penalties
2
4-10
3rd down efficiency
4-10
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
56
Total Plays
52
391
Total Yards
383
7.0
Yards per Play
7.4
11
Total Drives
11
247
Passing
244
22/25
Comp/Att
22/27
8.5
Yards per pass
7.9
0
Interceptions thrown
1
4-33
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-15
144
Rushing
139
27
Rushing Attempts
21
5.3
Yards per rush
6.6
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-0
8-49
Penalties
8-59
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
29:03
Possession
30:57
Injuries
Minnesota Vikings
- Christian Darrisaw Questionable
- Kyler Murray Questionable
- Theo Jackson Questionable
- Donovan Jackson Injured Reserve
- Josh Oliver Injured Reserve
Detroit Lions
- Jimmy Rolder Injured Reserve
- Kerby Joseph Out
- D.J. Reed Questionable
- Jacob Saylors Questionable
- Cade Mays Questionable
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