Vikings defense stifles Lions for three quarters before faltering late

The Minnesota Vikings faced the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 1, holding the Lions to only 6 points in the first half. The Vikings, entering the game at 6-0, showcased their strong defense early, registering four sacks and an interception against Jared Goff. However, the second half saw Jahmyr Gibbs rush for a touchdown as the Lions' offense picked up momentum. After the Vikings took a brief lead with a touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to T.J. Hockenson, the Lions responded with a touchdown from Goff to Jameson Williams, ultimately leading to a Lions advantage late in the game. The Minnesota offense struggled in critical moments, finishing with a single possession that gained minimal yards as time wound down.

• 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings defense holds Lions in check for 3 quarters before buckling late