National Football League

FINAL
Minnesota Vikings 27
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Detroit Lions 24
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MIN1437327
DET773724
Ford Field · 64,642 att.

Match Report

J.J. McCarthy throws for 2 TDs and runs for a score in his return as Vikings beat Lions 27-24

— J.J. McCarthy was hailed by teammates in a jubilant locker room after...

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Team Stats

MIN DET
20
1st Downs
15
8
Passing 1st downs
11
7
Rushing 1st downs
3
5
1st downs from penalties
1
4-12
3rd down efficiency
5-17
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-3
59
Total Plays
62
258
Total Yards
305
4.4
Yards per Play
4.9
12
Total Drives
11
116
Passing
240
14/25
Comp/Att
25/37
3.9
Yards per pass
5.7
1
Interceptions thrown
0
5-27
Sacks-Yards Lost
5-44
142
Rushing
65
29
Rushing Attempts
20
4.9
Yards per rush
3.3
3-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
7-56
Penalties
10-76
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:52
Possession
31:08

Top Performers

MIN

  • J.J. McCarthy C/ATT 14/25 · YDS 143 · AVG 5.7
  • Ryan Wright NO 4 · YDS 176 · AVG 44.0
  • Myles Price NO 5 · YDS 164 · AVG 32.8
  • Will Reichard FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 50

DET

  • Jared Goff C/ATT 25/37 · YDS 284 · AVG 7.7
  • Jack Fox NO 5 · YDS 238 · AVG 47.6
  • Jacob Saylors NO 6 · YDS 170 · AVG 28.3
  • Sam LaPorta REC 6 · YDS 97 · AVG 16.2

Injuries

Detroit Lions

  • Roger McCreary Questionable
  • Kerby Joseph Out
  • Isiah Pacheco Injured Reserve
  • Ben Bartch Injured Reserve
  • Devin White Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings

  • Jay Ward Questionable
  • Donovan Jackson Injured Reserve
  • Josh Oliver Injured Reserve
  • Nick Samac Injured Reserve
  • Tyler Batty Injured Reserve

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 1:55 27-24

    Jameson Williams 37 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)

    Q4
  2. Field Goal 3:31 27-17

    Will Reichard 20 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  3. Field Goal 0:11 24-17

    Jake Bates 41 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  4. Touchdown 6:04 24-14

    J.J. McCarthy 9 Yd Rush (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q3
  5. Field Goal 4:42 17-14

    Will Reichard 50 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  6. Touchdown 9:39 14-14

    David Montgomery 2 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)

    Q2
  7. Touchdown 4:08 14-7

    T.J. Hockenson 7 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q1
  8. Touchdown 10:17 7-7

    Justin Jefferson 10 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q1
  9. Touchdown 12:37 0-7

    Sam LaPorta 40 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)

    Q1
  1. MIN

    6 plays, 17 yards, 1:55 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. DET 1:55

    5 plays, 69 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 1:55 27-24

    Jameson Williams 37 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)

    Q4
  4. MIN 3:31

    7 plays, 24 yards, 2:49 · Field Goal

    Q4
  5. Field Goal 3:31 27-17

    Will Reichard 20 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  6. DET 6:20

    12 plays, 33 yards, 6:50 · Blocked FG

    Q4
  7. MIN 13:10

    3 plays, -2 yards, 2:01 · Punt

    Q4
  8. DET 0:11

    11 plays, 38 yards, 5:53 · Field Goal

    Q3
  9. Field Goal 0:11 24-17

    Jake Bates 41 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  10. MIN 6:04

    5 plays, 35 yards, 2:15 · Touchdown

    Q3
  11. Touchdown 6:04 24-14

    J.J. McCarthy 9 Yd Rush (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q3
  12. DET 8:19

    3 plays, 8 yards, 0:59 · Fumble

    Q3
  13. MIN 9:18

    4 plays, 24 yards, 2:06 · Punt

    Q3
  14. DET 11:24

    3 plays, 8 yards, 1:07 · Punt

    Q3
  15. MIN 12:31

    5 plays, 21 yards, 2:29 · Punt

    Q3
  16. MIN

    1 play, -1 yard, 0:21 · End of Half

    Q2
  17. DET 0:21

    3 plays, -1 yard, 0:26 · Punt

    Q2
  18. MIN 0:47

    7 plays, 21 yards, 2:26 · Interception

    Q2
  19. DET 3:13

    3 plays, 6 yards, 1:29 · Punt

    Q2
  20. MIN 4:42

    8 plays, 41 yards, 4:57 · Field Goal

    Q2
  21. Field Goal 4:42 17-14

    Will Reichard 50 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  22. DET 9:39

    9 plays, 35 yards, 4:19 · Touchdown

    Q2
  23. Touchdown 9:39 14-14

    David Montgomery 2 Yd Rush (Jake Bates Kick)

    Q2
  24. MIN 13:58

    3 plays, -3 yards, 1:33 · Punt

    Q2
  25. DET 0:31

    6 plays, 14 yards, 3:37 · Punt

    Q1
  26. MIN 4:08

    7 plays, 64 yards, 3:40 · Touchdown

    Q1
  27. Touchdown 4:08 14-7

    T.J. Hockenson 7 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q1
  28. DET 7:48

    3 plays, -7 yards, 2:29 · Punt

    Q1
  29. MIN 10:17

    5 plays, 36 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown

    Q1
  30. Touchdown 10:17 7-7

    Justin Jefferson 10 Yd pass from J.J. McCarthy (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q1
  31. DET 12:37

    6 plays, 72 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown

    Q1
  32. Touchdown 12:37 0-7

    Sam LaPorta 40 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)

    Q1

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