Vikings vs Lions Week 14 2022: Final Score 34

Final2022 Week 14

Ford Field, Detroit, MISun, Dec 11, 2022, 1:00 PM ET

Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions, Week 14 2022

Minnesota Vikings

Away

Detroit Lions

HomeWon

Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Vikings	7	0	6	10	23
Lions	7	7	7	13	34

MIN 23DET 34 Final

Passing leader
Kirk Cousins
MIN · QB
25.0PPR pts
31/41, 425 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Justin Jefferson
MIN · WR
33.3PPR pts
11 REC, 223 YDS
Vikings leader
Adam Thielen
MIN · WR
19.5PPR pts
7 REC, 65 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Jerry Jacobs
DET
1 SACK, 7 TKL

Lions 34, Vikings 23: Detroit beats Minnesota

Detroit led 14–7 at halftime and outscored Minnesota 20–16 after the break to win 34–23. The Lions finished with a 464–416 edge in total offense.

The Vikings went 4-for-10 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Lions finished without a giveaway.

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

+2 turnover margin DET 0 turnovers
+48 total yards DET 464 · MIN 416
+7% third-down rate DET 47% · MIN 40%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Lions Won

Detroit won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Vikings vs Lions
Vikings	Stat	Lions
2	Turnovers	0

416	Total yards	464

40%	Third-down conversion	47%

Other team stats
6.7	Yards per play	6.7

62	Plays	69

28:06	Time of possession	31:54

Scoring Summary

The Lions scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Vikings scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Vikings vs Lions
Time	Team	Play	MIN	DET
1st quarter
10:27	DET	Jared Goff → Jameson Williams, 41-yard TD Takes leadMichael Badgley XP	0	7
4:02	MIN	Dalvin Cook 1-yard TD run Ties gameGreg Joseph XP	7	7
2nd quarter
6:34	DET	Jared Goff → DJ Chark, 48-yard TD Takes leadMichael Badgley XP	7	14
3rd quarter
5:44	DET	Jared Goff → Josh Reynolds, 5-yard TD Extends leadMichael Badgley XP	7	21
2:17	MIN	Kirk Cousins → Adam Thielen, 23-yard TD2-pt try failed	13	21
4th quarter
13:28	DET	Justin Jackson 15-yard TD run Extends leadMichael Badgley XP	13	28
10:47	MIN	Greg Joseph 41-yard FG	16	28
4:06	DET	Michael Badgley 41-yard FG Extends lead	16	31
2:50	MIN	Kirk Cousins → K.J. Osborn, 15-yard TDGreg Joseph XP	23	31
0:17	DET	Michael Badgley 49-yard FG Extends lead	23	34

Fantasy Points: Vikings vs Lions, Week 14 2022

Fantasy leaders

Justin JeffersonMINWR33.3 PTSWR2
Jared GoffDETQB26.1 PTSQB4
Kirk CousinsMINQB25.0 PTSQB5
DJ CharkDETWR21.4 PTSWR9

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Kirk CousinsMINQB	25.0	QB5	31/41	425	2	0	—	—	—	124.5	Start/Sit →
Jared GoffDETQB	26.1	QB4	27/39	330	3	0	2	9	0	120.7	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Justin JeffersonMINWR	33.3	WR2	WR	—	—	—	15	11	223	0	Start/Sit →
DJ CharkDETWR	21.4	WR9	WR	—	—	—	7	6	94	1
Adam ThielenMINWR	19.5	WR12	WR	—	—	—	8	7	65	1
Josh ReynoldsDETWR	16.1	WR19	WR	—	—	—	6	5	51	1
K.J. OsbornMINWR	14.8	WR23	WR	—	—	—	5	5	38	1	Start/Sit →
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR	13.4	WR29	WR	1	6	0	9	6	68	0	Start/Sit →
T.J. HockensonMINTE	11.7	TE8	TE	—	—	—	8	6	77	0	Start/Sit →
Jameson WilliamsDETWR	11.1	WR35	WR	—	—	—	2	1	41	1	Start/Sit →
Justin JacksonDETRB	10.1	RB23	RB	4	19	1	1	1	12	0
Dalvin CookMINRB	8.6	RB26	RB	15	23	1	2	1	13	0
D'Andre SwiftDETRB	6.9	RB30	RB	6	21	0	4	3	18	0	Start/Sit →
Kalif RaymondDETWR	3.9	WR72	WR	—	—	—	2	2	19	0	Start/Sit →
Shane ZylstraDETTE	3.8	TE22	TE	—	—	—	2	2	18	0
Jamaal WilliamsDETRB	3.7	RB45	RB	16	37	0	1	0	0	0
Jalen ReagorMINWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0
Brock WrightDETTE	0.0	—	TE	—	—	—	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Alexander MattisonMINRB	-0.1	—	RB	2	-1	0	—	—	—	—

Fantasy Usage

Minnesota Vikings

Snap Share

T.J. HockensonTE62 snaps95%
Adam ThielenWR61 snaps94%
Justin JeffersonWR61 snaps94%
Dalvin CookRB55 snaps85%
K.J. OsbornWR48 snaps74%

Target Share39 targets

Justin Jefferson38%, 15 targets
Adam Thielen21%, 8 targets
T.J. Hockenson21%, 8 targets
K.J. Osborn13%, 5 targets
Dalvin Cook5%, 2 targets
Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share17 carries

Dalvin Cook88%, 15 carries
Alexander Mattison12%, 2 carries

Detroit Lions

Snap Share

Amon-Ra St. BrownWR61 snaps87%
DJ CharkWR60 snaps86%
Josh ReynoldsWR43 snaps61%
Brock WrightTE40 snaps57%
Jamaal WilliamsRB26 snaps37%

Target Share35 targets

Amon-Ra St. Brown26%, 9 targets
DJ Chark20%, 7 targets
Josh Reynolds17%, 6 targets
D'Andre Swift11%, 4 targets
Kalif Raymond6%, 2 targets
Other20%, 7 targets

Carry Share29 carries

Jamaal Williams55%, 16 carries
D'Andre Swift21%, 6 carries
Justin Jackson14%, 4 carries
Jared Goff7%, 2 carries
Amon-Ra St. Brown3%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
T.J. HockensonMINTE	62	95%	8	21%	0
Adam ThielenMINWR	61	94%	8	21%	0
Justin JeffersonMINWR	61	94%	15	38%	0
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR	61	87%	9	26%	1
DJ CharkDETWR	60	86%	7	20%	0
Dalvin CookMINRB	55	85%	2	5%	15
K.J. OsbornMINWR	48	74%	5	13%	0
Josh ReynoldsDETWR	43	61%	6	17%	0
Brock WrightDETTE	40	57%	1	3%	0
Jamaal WilliamsDETRB	26	37%	1	3%	16
D'Andre SwiftDETRB	25	36%	4	11%	6
Shane ZylstraDETTE	23	33%	2	6%	0
Justin JacksonDETRB	20	29%	1	3%	4
James MitchellDETTE	14	20%	0	0%	0
Johnny MundtMINTE	13	20%	0	0%	0
Jameson WilliamsDETWR	13	19%	2	6%	0
Alexander MattisonMINRB	10	15%	0	0%	2
Kalif RaymondDETWR	8	11%	2	6%	0
Jalen ReagorMINWR	7	11%	1	3%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

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+9.7DJ Chark21.4 PTS vs 11.7 xFP
Biggest underperformer−8.3Jamaal Williams3.7 PTS vs 12.0 xFP
Highest expected volume25.0 xFPJustin Jefferson33.3 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Justin JeffersonMIN · WR	33.3	25.0	+8.3	94%	38% tgt	—	0	0	0%	15	38%
Jared GoffDET · QB	26.1	17.8	+8.3	100%	39 att	—	39	2	7%	0	0%
Kirk CousinsMIN · QB	25.0	17.4	+7.6	100%	41 att	—	41	0	0%	0	0%
Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR	13.4	15.6	−2.2	87%	25% tgt	—	0	1	3%	9	25%
Adam ThielenMIN · WR	19.5	13.3	+6.2	94%	20% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	20%
T.J. HockensonMIN · TE	11.7	13.3	−1.6	95%	20% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	20%
Dalvin CookMIN · RB	8.6	13.0	−4.4	85%	88% car	—	0	15	88%	2	5%
Jamaal WilliamsDET · RB	3.7	12.0	−8.3	37%	53% car	—	0	16	53%	1	3%
DJ CharkDET · WR	21.4	11.7	+9.7	86%	19% tgt	—	0	0	0%	7	19%
D'Andre SwiftDET · RB	6.9	10.5	−3.6	36%	20% car	—	0	6	20%	4	11%
Josh ReynoldsDET · WR	16.1	10.0	+6.1	61%	17% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	17%
K.J. OsbornMIN · WR	14.8	8.3	+6.5	74%	13% tgt	—	0	0	0%	5	13%
Justin JacksonDET · RB	10.1	4.2	+5.9	29%	13% car	—	0	4	13%	1	3%
Jameson WilliamsDET · WR	11.1	3.3	+7.8	19%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Kalif RaymondDET · WR	3.9	3.3	+0.6	11%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Shane ZylstraDET · TE	3.8	3.3	+0.5	33%	6% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	6%
Brock WrightDET · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	57%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
C.J. HamMIN · RB	1.9	1.7	+0.2	—	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Jalen ReagorMIN · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	11%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Penei SewellDET · —	1.9	1.7	+0.2	—	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Alexander MattisonMIN · RB	-0.1	1.3	−1.4	15%	12% car	—	0	2	12%	0	0%
C.J. MooreDET · —	4.2	0.6	+3.6	—	3% car	—	0	1	3%	0	0%

Team totals: Vikings 40 targets and 17 carries; Lions 36 targets and 30 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kirk Cousins Ran hot

MIN · QB · 25.0 pts on 17.4 expected

31 of 41 passing for 425 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →

Jared Goff Ran hot

DET · QB · 26.1 pts on 17.8 expected

27 of 39 passing for 330 yards, 3 touchdowns; 2 carries for 9 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best score since Week 4.

Start/Sit: Jared Goff →

Justin Jefferson Ran hot

MIN · WR · 33.3 pts on 25.0 expected

15 targets (38% of the team's), 11 catches for 223 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 25.0 points; efficiency supplied the rest.

Best score since Week 10.

Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →

Adam Thielen Ran hot

MIN · WR · 19.5 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (20% of the team's), 7 catches for 65 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Amon-Ra St. Brown

DET · WR · 13.4 pts on 15.6 expected

9 targets (25% of the team's), 6 catches for 68 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 6 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.6 expected.

Fewest points since Week 9.

Start/Sit: Amon-Ra St. Brown →

Jamaal Williams Unlucky

DET · RB · 3.7 pts on 12.0 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 16 carries (53% of the team's) for 37 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Lowest-scoring game of the season. A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.

DJ Chark Ran hot

DET · WR · 21.4 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (19% of the team's), 6 catches for 94 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best fantasy game of the season.

Josh Reynolds Ran hot

DET · WR · 16.1 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (17% of the team's), 5 catches for 51 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Best score since Week 4.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Detroit Lions

Stock up: Jamaal Williams led the backfield with 37% of the snaps after trailing D'Andre Swift before this game.
Stock up: DJ Chark played 86% of the snaps, up from a 67% season average.
Stock up: Shane Zylstra played 33% of the snaps, up from a 15% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Vikings defense and Lions defense
Points allowed to	Vikings D	Lions D
QBs	18.8	22.3
RBs	22.1	19.3
WRs	39.2	37.7
TEs	11.7	13.5

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Detroit opened at 57% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Lions win probability

Key Swings

+19Goff → Williams, 41-yd TD57% → 76%Q1 10:27
−20Cook 1-yd TD run77% → 57%Q1 4:02
+23Goff → Chark, 48-yd TD56% → 79%Q2 6:34
+13Goff → Reynolds, 5-yd TD84% → 97%Q3 5:44
−9Cousins → Thielen, 23-yd TD98% → 89%Q3 2:17

Swing in Lions win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Vikings vs Lions
Minnesota Vikings	Measure	Detroit Lions
62	Plays	69
73%	Pass rate	57%
8.8	Yds / dropback	8.5
1.3	Yds / carry	4.5
4/10	Third downs	7/15

Efficiency edge Detroit ran 7 more plays and gained 3.2 more yards per carry.

Top targets
MIN Jefferson 38% · Thielen 20% · Hockenson 20%
DET Brown 25% · Chark 19% · Reynolds 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Vikings vs Lions
Result	MIN	DET
Touchdowns	3	4
Field goals	1	2
Punts	3	2
Turnovers	2	0
Turnovers on downs	1	1
Missed field goals	0	1

DET turnover edge: +2

The Lions opened the scoring on their second possession, a 2-play, 46-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
The Lions drained the clock with two second-half drives of six to eight minutes.

All 21 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
DET	Q1 15:00	3	1	1:01	Punt
MIN	Q1 13:59	6	25	2:41	Downs
DET	Q1 11:18	2	46	0:51	Touchdown
MIN	Q1 10:27	10	75	6:25	Touchdown
DET	Q1 4:02	10	36	4:06	Downs
MIN	Q2 14:56	5	13	2:06	Punt
DET	Q2 12:50	9	47	4:52	Punt
MIN	Q2 7:58	3	9	1:16	Punt
DET	Q2 6:42	1	48	0:08	Touchdown
MIN	Q2 6:34	12	67	5:35	Fumble
DET	Q2 0:59	6	49	0:49	Missed FG
MIN	Q2 0:10	2	7	0:10	End of half
MIN	Q3 15:00	3	4	2:12	Punt
DET	Q3 12:48	12	76	7:04	Touchdown
MIN	Q3 5:44	7	75	3:27	Touchdown
DET	Q3 2:17	10	75	3:49	Touchdown
MIN	Q4 13:28	7	52	2:41	Field goal
DET	Q4 10:47	12	52	6:41	Field goal
MIN	Q4 4:06	6	75	1:16	Touchdown
DET	Q4 2:50	7	14	2:33	Field goal
MIN	Q4 0:17	2	20	0:17	Fumble

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.

Vikings vs Lions Head-to-Head

The Vikings and Lions 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 Vikings win: 34–01980
Largest Lions win: 45–71981

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 Sun, Nov 1, 2026 Upcoming
Week 15 Lions at Vikings Sun, Dec 20, 2026 Upcoming

Recent Meetings

2025 Wk 17 Lions at Vikings, 2025 Wk 17 recap Thu, Dec 25, 2025 MIN 23 DET 10 MIN W
2025 Wk 9 Vikings at Lions, 2025 Wk 9 recap Sun, Nov 2, 2025 MIN 27 DET 24 MIN W
2024 Wk 18 Vikings at Lions, 2024 Wk 18 recap Sun, Jan 5, 2025 DET 31 MIN 9 DET W
2024 Wk 7 Lions at Vikings, 2024 Wk 7 recap Sun, Oct 20, 2024 DET 31 MIN 29 DET W
2023 Wk 18 Vikings at Lions, 2023 Wk 18 recap Sun, Jan 7, 2024 DET 30 MIN 20 DET W
2023 Wk 16 Lions at Vikings, 2023 Wk 16 recap Sun, Dec 24, 2023 DET 30 MIN 24 DET W
2022 Wk 14 Vikings at Lions Sun, Dec 11, 2022 DET 34 MIN 23 DET W
2022 Wk 3 Lions at Vikings, 2022 Wk 3 recap Sun, Sep 25, 2022 MIN 28 DET 24 MIN W
2021 Wk 13 Vikings at Lions, 2021 Wk 13 recap Sun, Dec 5, 2021 DET 29 MIN 27 DET W
2021 Wk 5 Lions at Vikings, 2021 Wk 5 recap Sun, Oct 10, 2021 MIN 19 DET 17 MIN W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Vikings vs Lions
Vikings	Stat	Lions
13-4	Record	9-8

24.9	Points per game	26.6

361.5	Yards per game	380.0

5.5	Yards per play	5.9

25.1	Points allowed per game	25.1

388.7	Yards allowed per game	392.4

Vikings vs Lions Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: DET −2.5Lions covered by 8.5
Total: 51.5Over: 57 points scored (by 5.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Lions	27.0	34	+7.0
Vikings	24.5	23	−1.5

The Lions beat their implied total and the Vikings fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 4 meetings: Lions 4–0 ATS, overs 3–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Minnesota Vikings

Against the spread: 6–6–1
Over/under: 8–5
ATS as favorite: 5–3–1
ATS as underdog: 1–3
ATS on the road: 2–3–1

Detroit Lions

Against the spread: 9–4
Over/under: 9–4
ATS as favorite: 2–1
ATS as underdog: 7–3
ATS at home: 6–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Vikings vs Lions 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.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Vikings vs Lions Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Vikings vs Lions Week 14 game?

The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 34–23 in Week 14 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Ford Field in Detroit, MI, on December 11, 2022. See the Lions' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Vikings vs Lions?

The final score was Lions 34, Vikings 23. The Lions led 14–7 at halftime, and the second half went Vikings 16, Lions 20.

What happened in the Vikings vs Lions game?

Detroit led 14–7 at halftime and outscored Minnesota 20–16 after the break to win 34–23. The Lions finished with a 464–416 edge in total offense. Justin Jefferson led all players with 11 catches for 223 yards. The Vikings committed 2 turnovers, the Lions none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Vikings vs Lions?

Justin Jefferson led the game with 33.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR2 of Week 14, on 11 catches for 223 yards. Jared Goff was next with 26.1 (QB4). See Justin Jefferson's 2022 game log.

Who led Vikings vs Lions in passing, rushing and receiving?

Kirk Cousins (MIN) led all passers with 31 of 41 for 425 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jamaal Williams (DET) led in rushing with 16 carries for 37 yards. Justin Jefferson (MIN) led in receiving with 11 catches for 223 yards.

How many fantasy points did Justin Jefferson score against the Lions?

Justin Jefferson scored 33.3 points in PPR leagues, 27.8 in half-PPR and 22.3 in standard scoring against the Lions in Week 14 of the 2022 season, on 11 catches for 223 yards. He drew 38% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Vikings vs Lions?

DJ Chark outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 21.4 PPR points on 11.7 xFP (+9.7). Jamaal Williams fell furthest short, with 3.7 points on 12.0 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 Vikings vs Lions?

Justin Jefferson had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 25.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 33.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Lions beat the Vikings?

The Lions beat the Vikings 34–23 because they won the turnover battle 2–0 and outgained them 464–416.

Which team won the turnover battle in Vikings vs Lions?

The Lions won the turnover battle 2–0: the Vikings gave the ball away 2 times and the Lions not at all. The Lions won the game.

What is the all-time Vikings vs Lions record?

The Vikings lead the all-time series 82–45–2 across 129 meetings since 1961.

When did the Vikings and Lions last play before this game?

Before Week 14 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on September 25, 2022, when the Vikings beat the Lions 28–24.

What was the closing spread for Vikings vs Lions?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Lions −2.5, making the Detroit Lions 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 51.5. That implied about 27.0 points for the Lions and 24.5 for the Vikings.

Did Vikings vs Lions go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 51.5, and the teams combined for 57 points, 5.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Vikings vs Lions?

The Lions covered by 8.5 against the closing line of Lions −2.5. The final margin was 11 points.