Lions' 19-15 victory snaps Vikings' eight-game winning streak
Jared Goff's late touchdown pass to Jameson Williams secured the win, but Detroit's celebration was tempered by Jack Campbell's hospitalization for a neck injury.
By Natalia Costa ·
Detroit fans left Ford Field with mixed feelings on Sunday after the Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 19-15. The win snapped Minnesota's eight-game winning streak and improved Detroit to 5-2, but the team's All-Pro linebacker, Jack Campbell, was carted off the field and transported to a hospital with a neck injury.
Coach Dan Campbell described the afternoon as bittersweet. The Lions had built momentum through a dominant rushing attack, which limited the Vikings' defense to 164 yards in the second half. Minnesota had allowed fewer than 100 rushing yards per game all season, but Detroit's ground game surged to 230 total yards.
Jared Goff secured the lead with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 4:35 remaining in the fourth quarter. Prior to that drive, the Lions' defense forced a three-and-out stop. Goff finished the game 18 of 25 for 176 yards and one interception. Jahmyr Gibbs led the offense with 153 rushing yards and a 30-yard score in the third quarter.
The Vikings, now 6-1, struggled offensively. Kyler Murray was 17 of 29 for 210 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Minnesota's rushing attack managed only 81 yards. The game featured several close calls, including a reversed touchdown for Detroit's Amon-Ra St. Brown after a review showed he did not secure the ball.
Coach Kevin O'Connell defended his decision to punt on fourth-and-5 from the Minnesota 33-yard line with a late lead. He noted the team still had all three timeouts and trusted the defense to make a stop. The Vikings lost their last game on November 30, 2025, at Seattle.
The injury report was heavy for Detroit. Beyond Campbell, safety Brian Branch and edge defender DJ Wonnum were evaluated for concussions and did not return. Center Cade Mays, kick returner Jacob Saylors, linebacker Jimmy Rolder, and cornerback D.J. Reed also exited the game with injuries to their ankles, neck, hamstring, and hip, respectively. Safety Theo Jackson of Minnesota sustained a quad injury.
The Vikings host the Buffalo Bills on Monday, November 9. The Lions travel to Miami to play the Dolphins on Sunday.
