NFL · Final Recap

Detroit's 230 Rushing Yards End Minnesota's Perfect Start

November 1, 2026 · 9:11 PM

The Lions controlled the ground game and handed the previously unbeaten Vikings their first loss, 19-15.

Detroit beat Minnesota 19-15 at Ford Field, ending the Vikings' 6-0 start and extending its own winning streak to three. The Lions ran for 230 yards to Minnesota's 81, outgained the Vikings 384-266, and held a 24-15 edge in first downs while possessing the ball for 35:43. Jahmyr Gibbs led the ground attack with 153 rushing yards and 15 receiving yards on two catches, totaling 168 yards and one touchdown. Jared Goff completed 18 of 25 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown, while Jameson Williams caught four passes for 70 yards and a touchdown. Minnesota's Kyler Murray went 17-for-29 for 210 passing yards, added 35 rushing yards, and had two touchdowns; T.J. Hockenson had four catches for 58 yards and a touchdown, and Justin Jefferson caught five for 33 yards and a touchdown. Detroit recorded four sacks and Minnesota three, while each team threw one interception. Detroit's fourth-quarter touchdown proved decisive, holding off Minnesota's eight-point final quarter for the four-point win.

Key Performers

Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions: 168 total yards (153 rushing, 15 receiving), 2 receptions, 1 touchdown. Jared Goff, Lions: 18-of-25 passing, 176 yards, 1 touchdown. Kyler Murray, Vikings: 17-of-29 passing, 210 passing yards, 35 rushing yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.

Standings Impact

Detroit improves from 4-2 to 5-2 and extends its winning streak to three. Minnesota falls from 6-0 to 6-1, ending its six-game winning streak.

DYMA Insight

Detroit entered ranked 13th in the Power Index at 70.8, against Minnesota's No. 1 ranking and 94 score. The Lions' 230-81 rushing-yard advantage and 11-minute, 26-second edge in possession time turned that gap into a four-point win.