NFL · Final Recap

Detroit’s 230 Rushing Yards End Minnesota’s Six-Game Streak

November 1, 2026 · 9:11 PM

The Lions used a commanding ground game and 35:43 of possession to hand the previously unbeaten Vikings a 19-15 loss.

Detroit rode a 230-81 rushing-yard advantage and 35:43 of possession to beat Minnesota 19-15 at Ford Field, snapping the Vikings’ six-game win streak. The Lions gained 384 yards and 24 first downs to Minnesota’s 266 yards and 15. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 153 yards and a touchdown, added 15 receiving yards on two catches, and Jameson Williams caught four passes for 70 yards and a touchdown; Jared Goff completed 18 of 25 passes for 176 yards and threw one touchdown pass. Kyler Murray went 17 of 29 for 210 passing yards, ran for 35 yards, and threw two touchdown passes; T.J. Hockenson had four catches for 58 yards and a touchdown, while Justin Jefferson had five for 33 and a touchdown. Detroit recorded four sacks and one interception, while Minnesota had three sacks and one interception; each team committed one turnover. Detroit converted five of 13 third downs and went 1-for-3 in the red zone, compared with Minnesota’s 3-for-10 on third down and 2-for-2 in the red zone. Detroit’s 12-7 lead through three quarters proved enough to withstand Minnesota’s fourth-quarter push and secure the 19-15 final.

Key Performers

Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions: 153 rushing yards, 15 receiving yards on 2 catches, 1 touchdown. Jared Goff, Lions: 18-of-25 passing, 176 yards, 1 touchdown pass. Kyler Murray, Vikings: 17-of-29 passing, 210 yards, 35 rushing yards, 2 touchdown passes.

Standings Impact

Detroit moves from 4-2 to 5-2, while Minnesota falls from 6-0 to 6-1. The loss ends the Vikings’ six-game winning streak.

DYMA Insight

Minnesota entered 6-0 and No. 1 in the power index, but Detroit—ranked 13th—controlled the game with 230 rushing yards, 24 first downs and more than 11 additional minutes of possession. The Lions’ red-zone rate lagged Minnesota’s, but their volume advantage carried the day.