Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 5 2021
Detroit Lions
Away
17
Minnesota Vikings
HomeWon
19
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 17 |
| Vikings | 3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 19 |
DET 17MIN 19 Final
Passing leader
14.4PPR pts
25/34, 275 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Alexander Mattison
26.3PPR pts
25 ATT, 113 YDS, 7 REC, 40 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Lions leader
22.4PPR pts
11 ATT, 51 YDS, 1 TD, 6 REC, 53 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Eric Kendricks
1 INT, 8 TKL
Vikings 19, Lions 17: Minnesota holds off Detroit
Minnesota led 13–6 at halftime and won 19–17, though Detroit took the second half 11–6. The Vikings finished with a 384–288 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play.
The Lions went 3-for-11 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Vikings kept the ball for 32:06.
The two teams meet again in Week 8 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +1.4 yards/play MIN 6.0 · DET 4.6
- +96 total yards MIN 384 · DET 288
- +11% third-down rate MIN 38% · DET 27%
Game Highlights
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Why the Vikings Won
Minnesota won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Lions | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Yards per play | 6.0 |
| 288 | Total yards | 384 |
| 27% | Third-down conversion | 38% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 63 | Plays | 64 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 27:54 | Time of possession | 32:06 |
Scoring Summary
The Vikings scored one touchdown and four field goals; the Lions scored one touchdown and three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | DET | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 10:34 | DET | Austin Seibert 39-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 6:30 | MIN | Greg Joseph 38-yard FG Ties game | 3 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 9:50 | MIN | Greg Joseph 38-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 6 |
| 2:20 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → Alexander Mattison, 15-yard TD Extends leadGreg Joseph XP | 3 | 13 |
| 0:41 | DET | Austin Seibert 52-yard FG | 6 | 13 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 4:28 | MIN | Greg Joseph 55-yard FG Extends lead | 6 | 16 |
| 2:30 | DET | Austin Seibert 40-yard FG | 9 | 16 |
| 0:37 | DET | D'Andre Swift 7-yard TD run Takes leadJared Goff → KhaDarel Hodge, 2-pt conversion | 17 | 16 |
| 0:00 | MIN | Greg Joseph 54-yard FG Game winner | 17 | 19 |
Fantasy Points: Lions vs Vikings, Week 5 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Alexander Mattison25.3 PTSRB7
- D'Andre Swift22.4 PTSRB10
- Justin Jefferson19.4 PTSWR17
- Kirk Cousins14.4 PTSQB21
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | 14.4 | QB21 | 25/34 | 275 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 94.6 | Start/Sit → |
| Jared Goff | 6.1 | QB33 | 21/35 | 203 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | 64.3 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Mattison | 25.3 | RB7 | RB | 25 | 113 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 1 | |
| D'Andre Swift | 22.4 | RB10 | RB | 11 | 51 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 53 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Justin Jefferson | 19.4 | WR17 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 124 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 13.5 | WR32 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 65 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jamaal Williams | 8.5 | RB38 | RB | 13 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | |
| Quintez Cephus | 6.8 | WR64 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 38 | 0 | |
| Adam Thielen | 6.0 | WR70 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 40 | 0 | |
| Dede Westbrook | 4.8 | WR82 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 18 | 0 | |
| KhaDarel Hodge | 4.7 | WR83 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 17 | 0 | |
| Tyler Conklin | 4.5 | TE31 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 25 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| K.J. Osborn | 4.4 | WR85 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 14 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| T.J. Hockenson | 4.2 | TE35 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 22 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ameer Abdullah | 0.2 | RB77 | RB | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| Kalif Raymond | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Trinity Benson | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ben Ellefson | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Detroit Lions
Snap Share
Target Share31 targets
- Amon-Ra St. Brown26%, 8 targets
- D'Andre Swift19%, 6 targets
- KhaDarel Hodge16%, 5 targets
- T.J. Hockenson10%, 3 targets
- Quintez Cephus10%, 3 targets
- Other19%, 6 targets
Carry Share24 carries
- , 13 carries
- , 11 carries
Minnesota Vikings
Snap Share
Target Share30 targets
- Justin Jefferson27%, 8 targets
- Alexander Mattison23%, 7 targets
- Dede Westbrook13%, 4 targets
- K.J. Osborn13%, 4 targets
- Adam Thielen10%, 3 targets
- Other13%, 4 targets
Carry Share27 carries
- , 25 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Thielen | 62 | 93% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | 60 | 90% | 8 | 27% | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 55 | 81% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | 50 | 75% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | 50 | 74% | 6 | 19% | 11 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 47 | 69% | 8 | 26% | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | 46 | 68% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Alexander Mattison | 44 | 66% | 7 | 23% | 25 |
| KhaDarel Hodge | 44 | 65% | 5 | 16% | 0 |
| K.J. Osborn | 40 | 60% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Jamaal Williams | 22 | 32% | 2 | 6% | 13 |
| Quintez Cephus | 22 | 32% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Darren Fells | 21 | 31% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Trinity Benson | 21 | 31% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Dede Westbrook | 14 | 21% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Ben Ellefson | 14 | 21% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Ameer Abdullah | 12 | 18% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Chris Herndon | 7 | 10% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+5.9Justin Jefferson19.4 PTS vs 13.5 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−8.3Jared Goff7.1 PTS vs 15.4 xFP
- Highest expected volume27.8 xFPAlexander Mattison26.3 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander MattisonMIN · RB | 26.3 | 27.8 | −1.5 | 66% | 89% car | — | 0 | 25 | 89% | 7 | 23% |
| D'Andre SwiftDET · RB | 22.4 | 17.2 | +5.2 | 74% | 46% car | — | 0 | 11 | 46% | 6 | 19% |
| Kirk CousinsMIN · QB | 14.4 | 15.6 | −1.2 | 100% | 34 att | — | 34 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Jared GoffDET · QB | 7.1 | 15.4 | −8.3 | 100% | 35 att | — | 35 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR | 13.5 | 13.5 | 0.0 | 69% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 26% |
| Justin JeffersonMIN · WR | 19.4 | 13.5 | +5.9 | 90% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 26% |
| Jamaal WilliamsDET · RB | 8.5 | 11.7 | −3.2 | 32% | 54% car | — | 0 | 13 | 54% | 2 | 6% |
| KhaDarel HodgeDET · WR | 4.7 | 8.4 | −3.7 | 65% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 16% |
| Dede WestbrookMIN · WR | 4.8 | 6.7 | −1.9 | 21% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| K.J. OsbornMIN · WR | 4.4 | 6.7 | −2.3 | 60% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Adam ThielenMIN · WR | 6.0 | 5.1 | +0.9 | 93% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Quintez CephusDET · WR | 6.8 | 5.1 | +1.7 | 32% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| T.J. HockensonDET · TE | 4.2 | 5.1 | −0.9 | 81% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Tyler ConklinMIN · TE | 4.5 | 5.1 | −0.6 | 75% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Kalif RaymondDET · WR | 0.0 | 3.4 | −3.4 | 68% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Trinity BensonDET · WR | 0.0 | 3.4 | −3.4 | 31% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| C.J. HamMIN · RB | 2.5 | 2.3 | +0.2 | — | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 1 | 3% |
| Ben EllefsonMIN · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 21% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Ameer AbdullahMIN · RB | 0.2 | 0.6 | −0.4 | 18% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Lions 31 targets and 24 carries; Vikings 31 targets and 28 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jared Goff Unlucky
21 of 35 passing for 203 yards, 1 interception.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Kirk Cousins
25 of 34 passing for 275 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for 4 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.6 expected.
D'Andre Swift Ran hot
6 targets (19% of the team's), 6 catches for 53 yards; 11 carries (46% of the team's) for 51 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Amon-Ra St. Brown
8 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 65 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Alexander Mattison Volume, no payoff
7 targets (23% of the team's), 7 catches for 40 yards and 1 touchdown; 25 carries (89% of the team's) for 113 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 27.8 expected.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Justin Jefferson Ran hot
8 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 124 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.5 points; efficiency supplied the rest.
KhaDarel Hodge
5 targets (16% of the team's), 1 catch for 17 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.4 expected.
Quintez Cephus
3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 38 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.1 expected.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Detroit Lions
- Stock up: KhaDarel Hodge played 65% of the snaps, up from a 10% season average.
- Stock down: Quintez Cephus played 32% of the snaps, down from a 71% season average.
Minnesota Vikings
- Stock up: Alexander Mattison played 66% of the snaps, up from a 34% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Lions D | Vikings D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 18.2 | 18.5 |
| RBs | 26.6 | 24.5 |
| WRs | 34.4 | 40.5 |
| TEs | 14.1 | 10.4 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Minnesota opened at 77% win probability, fell as low as <1%, then rallied to win.
Vikings win probability
Key Swings
- −8Seibert 39-yd FG76% → 69%Q1 10:34
- +8Joseph 38-yd FG67% → 75%Q1 6:30
- +14Cousins → Mattison, 15-yd TD80% → 94%Q2 2:20
- −74Swift 7-yd TD run>99% → 26%Q4 0:37
- +100Joseph 54-yd FG<1% → >99%Q4 0:00
Swing in Vikings win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Detroit Lions | Measure | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Plays | 64 |
| 62% | Pass rate | 56% |
| 4.6 | Yds / dropback | 7.3 |
| 4.5 | Yds / carry | 4.3 |
| 3/11 | Third downs | 5/13 |
Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 1 more plays and gained 2.7 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DET Brown 26% · Swift 19% · Hodge 16%
- MIN Jefferson 26% · Mattison 23% · Westbrook 13%
Possession Results
| Result | DET | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 1 |
| Field goals | 3 | 4 |
| Punts | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 1 |
- The Lions opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 54-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | Q1 15:00 | 10 | 54 | 4:26 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q1 10:34 | 10 | 55 | 4:04 | Field goal |
| DET | Q1 6:30 | 10 | 40 | 5:36 | Fumble |
| MIN | Q1 0:54 | 11 | 45 | 6:04 | Field goal |
| DET | Q2 9:50 | 5 | 20 | 3:14 | Punt |
| MIN | Q2 6:36 | 8 | 88 | 4:16 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q2 2:20 | 9 | 41 | 1:39 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q2 0:41 | 2 | 6 | 0:41 | End of half |
| MIN | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 2 | 2:14 | Punt |
| DET | Q3 12:46 | 5 | 35 | 2:48 | Interception |
| MIN | Q3 9:58 | 3 | -4 | 2:41 | Punt |
| DET | Q3 7:17 | 6 | 15 | 2:48 | Punt |
| MIN | Q3 4:29 | 7 | 72 | 3:17 | Interception |
| DET | Q3 1:12 | 3 | 7 | 2:06 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 14:06 | 3 | 6 | 2:05 | Punt |
| DET | Q4 12:01 | 4 | 32 | 2:22 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 9:39 | 10 | 43 | 5:11 | Field goal |
| DET | Q4 4:28 | 5 | 9 | 0:49 | Downs |
| MIN | Q4 3:39 | 4 | 3 | 0:22 | Missed FG |
| DET | Q4 3:17 | 6 | 39 | 0:47 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q4 2:30 | 3 | 2 | 0:34 | Fumble |
| DET | Q4 1:56 | 3 | 20 | 1:19 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q4 0:37 | 5 | 46 | 0:37 | Field goal |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Lions vs Vikings Head-to-Head
The Lions and Vikings first met in 1961 and have played 129 times since. They have been NFC North rivals since 1970.
- All-time series
- 82–45–2Vikings lead, 129 meetings since 1961
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Lions win
- 45–71981
- Largest Vikings win
- 34–01980
Since 2021
6–4 Lions lead
10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. L = Lions win, V = Vikings win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 8 Vikings at Lions Upcoming
- Week 15 Lions at Vikings Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 17 Lions at Vikings, 2025 Wk 17 recap MIN 23 DET 10 MIN W
- 2025 Wk 9 Vikings at Lions, 2025 Wk 9 recap MIN 27 DET 24 MIN W
- 2024 Wk 18 Vikings at Lions, 2024 Wk 18 recap DET 31 MIN 9 DET W
- 2024 Wk 7 Lions at Vikings, 2024 Wk 7 recap DET 31 MIN 29 DET W
- 2023 Wk 18 Vikings at Lions, 2023 Wk 18 recap DET 30 MIN 20 DET W
- 2023 Wk 16 Lions at Vikings, 2023 Wk 16 recap DET 30 MIN 24 DET W
- 2022 Wk 14 Vikings at Lions, 2022 Wk 14 recap DET 34 MIN 23 DET W
- 2022 Wk 3 Lions at Vikings, 2022 Wk 3 recap MIN 28 DET 24 MIN W
- 2021 Wk 13 Vikings at Lions, 2021 Wk 13 recap DET 29 MIN 27 DET W
- 2021 Wk 5 Lions at Vikings MIN 19 DET 17 MIN W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Lions | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 3-13-1 | Record | 8-9 |
| 19.1 | Points per game | 25.0 |
| 322.6 | Yards per game | 362.8 |
| 5.2 | Yards per play | 5.7 |
| 27.5 | Points allowed per game | 25.1 |
| 379.8 | Yards allowed per game | 383.6 |
Lions vs Vikings Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- MIN −10Vikings failed to cover by 8
- Total
- 49.5Under: 36 points scored (by 13.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 29.8 | 19 | −10.8 |
| Lions | 19.8 | 17 | −2.8 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Detroit Lions
- Against the spread
- 3–2
- Over/under
- 2–3
- ATS as underdog
- 3–2
- ATS on the road
- 1–2
Minnesota Vikings
- Against the spread
- 2–3
- Over/under
- 2–3
- ATS as favorite
- 0–2
- ATS as underdog
- 2–1
- ATS at home
- 1–2
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Lions vs Vikings Fantasy Outlook for 2026
Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 8 in Detroit and Week 15 in Minnesota. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Lions or Vikings player start in Week 8? Compare the decision against your other options.
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Lions and Vikings defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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Lions vs Vikings Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Lions vs Vikings Week 5 game?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 19–17 in Week 5 of the 2021 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on October 10, 2021. See the Vikings' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Lions vs Vikings?
The final score was Vikings 19, Lions 17. The Vikings led 13–6 at halftime, and the second half went Lions 11, Vikings 6.
What happened in the Lions vs Vikings game?
Minnesota led 13–6 at halftime and won 19–17, though Detroit took the second half 11–6. The Vikings finished with a 384–288 edge in total offense and averaged 6.0 yards per play. Alexander Mattison led all players with 7 catches for 40 yards and a touchdown, plus 25 carries for 113 rushing yards.
What was the game-winning score in Lions vs Vikings?
Greg Joseph's 54-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Vikings a 19–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Lions vs Vikings?
Alexander Mattison led the game with 25.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB7 of Week 5, on 7 catches for 40 yards and a touchdown, plus 25 carries for 113 rushing yards. D'Andre Swift was next with 22.4 (RB10).
Who led Lions vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?
Kirk Cousins (MIN) led all passers with 25 of 34 for 275 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Alexander Mattison (MIN) led in rushing with 25 carries for 113 yards. Justin Jefferson (MIN) led in receiving with 7 catches for 124 yards.
How many fantasy points did Alexander Mattison score against the Lions?
Alexander Mattison scored 25.3 points in PPR leagues, 21.8 in half-PPR and 18.3 in standard scoring against the Lions in Week 5 of the 2021 season, on 7 catches for 40 yards and a touchdown, plus 25 carries for 113 rushing yards. He drew 23% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Lions vs Vikings?
Justin Jefferson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 19.4 PPR points on 13.5 xFP (+5.9). Jared Goff fell furthest short, with 7.1 points on 15.4 xFP (−8.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Lions vs Vikings?
Alexander Mattison had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 27.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 26.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Vikings come back to beat the Lions?
The Vikings' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in overtime. Greg Joseph's 54-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Greg Joseph's 54-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.
What is the all-time Lions vs Vikings record?
The Vikings lead the all-time series 82–45–2 across 129 meetings since 1961.
When did the Lions and Vikings last play before this game?
Before Week 5 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on January 3, 2021, when the Vikings beat the Lions 37–35.
What was the closing spread for Lions vs Vikings?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Vikings −10, making the Minnesota Vikings 10-point favorites, with a closing total of 49.5. That implied about 29.8 points for the Vikings and 19.8 for the Lions.
Did Lions vs Vikings go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 49.5, and the teams combined for 36 points, 13.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Lions vs Vikings?
The Lions covered as 10-point underdogs against the closing line of Vikings −10. The final margin was 2 points.