Alim McNeill contributes to Lions' defensive success against Vikings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill played a crucial role in the team's 19-15 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on November 1, 2026. McNeill recorded a sack, two tackles, and a tackle for loss, bringing his season total to 4.5 sacks. He is the first Lions interior defensive lineman to achieve this milestone through the first seven games of a season since Ndamukong Suh in 2010. The win improved Detroit's record to 5-2 while limiting the Vikings to just 15 points. With ten games remaining in the season, McNeill aims to match his career high of five sacks set in 2023.
- •McNeill has 4.5 sacks in the first seven games of the season.
- •Lions defeated Vikings 19-15 on November 1, 2026.
- •McNeill is close to matching his career high of five sacks.
- •Detroit holds a 5-2 record following the win.
- •The defense limited Minnesota to 15 points.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Alim McNeill Has Detroit’s Interior Pass Rush Back in Business
"Alim McNeill has become the interior pass rusher Detroit has not had in a very long time. #OnePride
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