The Lions also struggled in the running game. The Vikings give quarterbacks fits with their varied blitz packages, but teams have been able to run against them. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, though, managed 65 yards on 20 carries with a long of 11 yards.

Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers thinks the officials missed a penalty by Lions receiver Jameson Williams late in Minnesota's 27-24 win in Detroit on Sunday.

The Vikings' 27-24 win Sunday over Detroit was their biggest upset victory under coach Kevin O’Connell, and it might prove to be one of their most significant.

While some expect another standout performance from Jahmyr Gibbs, others believe it's Jameson Williams' time to shine in a key NFC North battle.

The Vikings defense generated a pressure rate of 47.6% and a season-high five sacks in their Week 9 win over the Lions, with 10 different defenders recording at least one pressure. Eric Wilson led the team with six pressures and two sacks on 17 pass rushes. #MINvsDET | #Skol pic.twitter.com/4qFOPjXPnD

"It was probably one of the worst games we played in a long time,” Detroit coach Dan Campbell said after the loss.

The Detroit Lions had an extra week to rest up after their bye week, but it did not help slow down the injuries against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 2, at Ford Field in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season. In the second half, Lions injuries piled up ...

Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes in his third career start and the Lions struggled to sustain offensive possessions for the third straight game as the Vikings upset the Lions, 27-24, at Ford Field.