Lions Snap Vikings' Win Streak With Late Field Goal and Touchdown

The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 19-15, at Ford Field on Sunday, ending the visitors' perfect season. The result gave Detroit its third consecutive win and its first two victories in the NFC North this year.

Minnesota entered the game unbeaten since a November 30, 2025, loss at Seattle. The Vikings had allowed few points all season, but they could not stop Detroit in the final minutes. The last undefeated team in the league now has one loss.

The game began with chaos for Detroit. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams both drew taunting penalties on the first two drives. That left the Lions trailing 7-3 after Justin Jefferson caught a one-yard pass from Kyler Murray. Detroit cut the deficit to 7-6 on Jake Bates' 37-yard field goal just before halftime.

Jahmyr Gibbs powered the Detroit offense on the ground, rushing for 153 yards. He broke a tackle for a 30-yard score in the third quarter. Jared Goff finished 18 of 25 for 176 yards and one touchdown. He threw his first interception of the season. Murray went 17 of 29 for 210 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.

Injuries changed the complexion of the second half. Vikings safety Theo Jackson left with a quad injury. Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was carried off on a backboard with a neck injury. Safety Brian Branch and edge rusher DJ Wonnum were evaluated for concussions after colliding late in the second quarter and did not return to the field.

Minnesota led 15-12 midway through the fourth quarter after T.J. Hockenson caught an eight-yard touchdown pass and Jordan Addison completed a two-point conversion. The Lions took the lead when Goff found Williams for a seven-yard touchdown with 4:35 remaining. The Lions' final drive ended in a field goal to seal the win.

The Vikings host the Buffalo Bills on Monday, November 9. Detroit travels to Miami on Sunday.