Lions score late to defeat Vikings in tight matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026

The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 19-14 at Ford Field on November 1. After several injuries decimated their lineup, the Lions took the lead with a touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Jameson Williams late in the fourth quarter. The Vikings, who were undefeated before this game, had briefly taken the lead with a touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to T.J. Hockenson. Detroit relied on a strong ground game, with Jahmyr Gibbs rushing for 153 yards. The Lions improved to 5-2, while the Vikings fell to 6-1, as Detroit captured their second consecutive NFC North victory.
- •Lions score game-winning touchdown with 4:35 remaining
- •Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 153 yards and a touchdown
- •Minnesota leads early but falls to 6-1
- •Lions overcome multiple player injuries during the game
- •Both teams in strong playoff contention within NFC North
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Lions overcome injuries to knock off Vikings
"The Detroit Lions showed some serious poise to knock off the previously undefeated Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on Sunday.
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