NFL: Lions end Vikings' perfect season with 19-15 win
Jared Goff's late touchdown pass gave Detroit its third straight win, snapping Minnesota's streak dating back to November 2025.
By Tunde Bailey ·
The Lions defeated the Vikings 19-15 on Sunday, handing the Minnesota team its first loss since November 30, 2025. Detroit now sits at 5-2 on the season, while Minnesota drops to 6-1 and loses its status as the league's final undefeated team.
The game featured a strong running performance by Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs, who rushed for 153 yards. He scored a 30-yard touchdown in the third quarter after breaking multiple tackles. Jared Goff completed 18 of 25 passes for 176 yards. He threw one touchdown pass and threw his first interception of the season. The touchdown came to Jameson Williams on a 7-yard pass with 4:35 remaining in the game.
Minnesota's offense struggled to generate ground yardage, totaling only 81 yards. Kyler Murray passed for 210 yards on 17 of 29 attempts. He threw two touchdown passes and one interception. The Vikings entered the game as the league's last winless team, having not lost since a game in Seattle last year.
Injuries affected the Minnesota squad during the final quarter. Linebacker Jack Campbell was placed on a backboard after suffering a neck injury. Medical staff removed him from the field on a cart and transported him to a hospital for further evaluation.
The result extends Detroit's winning streak to three games. This includes their first two divisional matchups in the NFC North. The Lions have now won both of their league division contests this season.
