Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 3 2022
Detroit Lions
Away
24
Minnesota Vikings
HomeWon
28
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
| Vikings | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
DET 24MIN 28 Final
Passing leader
14.9PPR pts
25/41, 277 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Jamaal Williams
24.7PPR pts
20 ATT, 87 YDS, 2 TD, 2 REC, 20 REC YDS
Lions leader
Josh Reynolds
15.6PPR pts
6 REC, 96 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Joshua Metellus
1 INT, 11 TKL
Vikings 28, Lions 24: Minnesota rallies in the fourth quarter
Minnesota broke a 14–14 halftime tie, outscoring Detroit 14–10 after the break to win 28–24. Detroit outgained the Vikings 416–373, but the Vikings averaged 5.6 yards per play.
The Lions went 3-for-16 on third down and committed one turnover.
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Key advantages
- +0.1 yards/play MIN 5.6 · DET 5.5
- +3% third-down rate MIN 22% · DET 19%
Game Highlights
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Why the Vikings Won
Minnesota won the efficiency and third-down battles.
| Lions | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Yards per play | 5.6 |
| 19% | Third-down conversion | 22% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 416 | Total yards | 373 |
| 76 | Plays | 67 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 34:04 | Time of possession | 25:56 |
Scoring Summary
The Vikings scored four touchdowns; the Lions scored three touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | DET | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:44 | DET | Jamaal Williams 2-yard TD run Takes leadAustin Seibert XP | 7 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 13:38 | DET | Jared Goff → T.J. Hockenson, 5-yard TD Extends leadAustin Seibert XP | 14 | 0 |
| 8:50 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → Adam Thielen, 1-yard TDGreg Joseph XP | 14 | 7 |
| 1:12 | MIN | Dalvin Cook 4-yard TD run Ties gameGreg Joseph XP | 14 | 14 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 8:36 | DET | Austin Seibert 40-yard FG Takes lead | 17 | 14 |
| 2:08 | DET | Jamaal Williams 13-yard TD run Extends leadAustin Seibert XP | 24 | 14 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 7:50 | MIN | Alexander Mattison 6-yard TD runGreg Joseph XP | 24 | 21 |
| 0:45 | MIN | Kirk Cousins → K.J. Osborn, 28-yard TD Game winnerGreg Joseph XP | 24 | 28 |
Fantasy Points: Lions vs Vikings, Week 3 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Jamaal Williams24.7 PTSRB3
- Kirk Cousins18.3 PTSQB10
- K.J. Osborn18.3 PTSWR15
- Adam Thielen18.1 PTSWR16
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 14.9 | QB15 | 25/41 | 277 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 79.0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kirk Cousins | 18.3 | QB10 | 24/41 | 260 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 93.5 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Williams | 24.7 | RB3 | RB | 20 | 87 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | |
| K.J. Osborn | 18.3 | WR15 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 73 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Adam Thielen | 18.1 | WR16 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 61 | 1 | |
| Josh Reynolds | 15.6 | WR26 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 96 | 0 | |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 13.3 | WR37 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 6 | 73 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dalvin Cook | 12.6 | RB20 | RB | 17 | 96 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
| Alexander Mattison | 11.4 | RB25 | RB | 7 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | |
| T.J. Hockenson | 10.8 | TE11 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 18 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| D'Andre Swift | 7.6 | RB39 | RB | 7 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| DJ Chark | 7.6 | WR59 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 46 | 0 | |
| Irv Smith | 5.2 | TE30 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 32 | 0 | |
| Ben Ellefson | 4.4 | TE34 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 24 | 0 | |
| Justin Jefferson | 4.4 | WR75 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 14 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Johnny Mundt | 4.3 | TE35 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 23 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Craig Reynolds | 2.8 | RB59 | RB | 6 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| Kalif Raymond | 1.4 | WR108 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jalen Reagor | 0.2 | WR114 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Detroit Lions
Snap Share
Target Share37 targets
- Josh Reynolds27%, 10 targets
- Amon-Ra St. Brown24%, 9 targets
- DJ Chark16%, 6 targets
- T.J. Hockenson11%, 4 targets
- D'Andre Swift11%, 4 targets
- Other11%, 4 targets
Carry Share35 carries
- , 20 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 2 carries
Minnesota Vikings
Snap Share
Target Share34 targets
- Adam Thielen24%, 8 targets
- K.J. Osborn24%, 8 targets
- Irv Smith18%, 6 targets
- Justin Jefferson18%, 6 targets
- Johnny Mundt6%, 2 targets
- Other12%, 4 targets
Carry Share25 carries
- , 17 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 72 | 100% | 6 | 18% | 0 |
| Adam Thielen | 70 | 97% | 8 | 24% | 0 |
| Josh Reynolds | 62 | 79% | 10 | 27% | 0 |
| DJ Chark | 62 | 79% | 6 | 16% | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 59 | 76% | 4 | 11% | 0 |
| K.J. Osborn | 54 | 75% | 8 | 24% | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 57 | 73% | 9 | 24% | 0 |
| Dalvin Cook | 44 | 61% | 0 | 0% | 17 |
| Irv Smith | 37 | 51% | 6 | 18% | 0 |
| Jamaal Williams | 35 | 45% | 2 | 5% | 20 |
| D'Andre Swift | 32 | 41% | 4 | 11% | 7 |
| Johnny Mundt | 28 | 39% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Alexander Mattison | 28 | 39% | 1 | 3% | 7 |
| Brock Wright | 30 | 38% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ben Ellefson | 13 | 18% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | 13 | 17% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Craig Reynolds | 13 | 17% | 1 | 3% | 6 |
| Quintez Cephus | 10 | 13% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Shane Zylstra | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jalen Reagor | 1 | 1% | 1 | 3% | 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+8.5Jamaal Williams24.7 PTS vs 16.2 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−5.6Justin Jefferson4.4 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
- Highest expected volume18.6 xFPJared Goff14.9 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared GoffDET · QB | 14.9 | 18.6 | −3.7 | 100% | 41 att | — | 41 | 2 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| Kirk CousinsMIN · QB | 18.3 | 18.0 | +0.3 | 100% | 41 att | — | 41 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Josh ReynoldsDET · WR | 15.6 | 16.7 | −1.1 | 79% | 27% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 27% |
| Jamaal WilliamsDET · RB | 24.7 | 16.2 | +8.5 | 45% | 57% car | — | 0 | 20 | 57% | 2 | 5% |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR | 13.3 | 15.0 | −1.7 | 73% | 24% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 24% |
| Adam ThielenMIN · WR | 18.1 | 13.3 | +4.8 | 97% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 22% |
| K.J. OsbornMIN · WR | 18.3 | 13.3 | +5.0 | 75% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 22% |
| D'Andre SwiftDET · RB | 7.6 | 11.2 | −3.6 | 41% | 20% car | — | 0 | 7 | 20% | 4 | 11% |
| Dalvin CookMIN · RB | 13.6 | 10.9 | +2.7 | 61% | 68% car | — | 0 | 17 | 68% | 0 | 0% |
| DJ CharkDET · WR | 7.6 | 10.0 | −2.4 | 79% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 16% |
| Irv Smith Jr.MIN · TE | 5.2 | 10.0 | −4.8 | 51% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 16% |
| Justin JeffersonMIN · WR | 4.4 | 10.0 | −5.6 | 100% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 16% |
| T.J. HockensonDET · TE | 10.8 | 6.7 | +4.1 | 76% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Alexander MattisonMIN · RB | 11.4 | 6.2 | +5.2 | 39% | 28% car | — | 0 | 7 | 28% | 1 | 3% |
| Craig ReynoldsDET · RB | 2.8 | 5.5 | −2.7 | 17% | 17% car | — | 0 | 6 | 17% | 1 | 3% |
| C.J. HamMIN · RB | 3.5 | 5.0 | −1.5 | — | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Ben EllefsonMIN · TE | 4.4 | 3.3 | +1.1 | 18% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Johnny MundtMIN · TE | 4.3 | 3.3 | +1.0 | 39% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Jalen ReagorMIN · WR | 1.2 | 1.7 | −0.5 | 1% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Kalif RaymondDET · WR | 1.4 | 1.7 | −0.3 | 17% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Lions 37 targets and 35 carries; Vikings 37 targets and 25 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
Jared Goff
25 of 41 passing for 277 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 2 carries for 8 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.6 expected.
Start/Sit: Jared Goff →Kirk Cousins
24 of 41 passing for 260 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for -1 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.0 expected.
Start/Sit: Kirk Cousins →Josh Reynolds
10 targets (27% of the team's), 6 catches for 96 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.
Trend: Season high in targets (10).
Jamaal Williams Ran hot
2 targets (5% of the team's), 2 catches for 20 yards; 20 carries (57% of the team's) for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Trend: Season high in carries (20).
Adam Thielen
8 targets (22% of the team's), 6 catches for 61 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.
Trend: Season high in targets (8).
K.J. Osborn Ran hot
8 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 73 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.
Trend: Season high in targets (8).
Justin Jefferson Unlucky
6 targets (16% of the team's), 3 catches for 14 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Start/Sit: Justin Jefferson →Alexander Mattison Ran hot
1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 16 yards; 7 carries (28% of the team's) for 28 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Detroit Lions
- Stock up: Jamaal Williams led the backfield with 45% of the snaps after trailing D'Andre Swift before this game.
- Stock down: D'Andre Swift lost the backfield lead: 41% of the snaps to Jamaal Williams's 45%.
Minnesota Vikings
- Stock down: Johnny Mundt played 39% of the snaps, down from a 55% season average.
- Stock down: Jalen Reagor played 1% of the snaps, down from a 16% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Lions D | Vikings D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 22.3 | 18.8 |
| RBs | 19.3 | 22.1 |
| WRs | 37.7 | 39.2 |
| TEs | 13.5 | 11.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Minnesota opened at 68% win probability, fell as low as 3%, then rallied to win.
Vikings win probability
Key Swings
- −22Williams 2-yd TD run67% → 46%Q1 6:44
- +28Cook 4-yd TD run36% → 64%Q2 1:12
- −31Williams 13-yd TD run44% → 13%Q3 2:08
- +30Mattison 6-yd TD run3% → 33%Q4 7:50
- +97Cousins → Osborn, 28-yd TD3% → >99%Q4 0:45
Swing in Vikings win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Detroit Lions | Measure | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Plays | 67 |
| 54% | Pass rate | 63% |
| 6.8 | Yds / dropback | 6.0 |
| 4.0 | Yds / carry | 4.9 |
| 3/16 | Third downs | 2/9 |
Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 9 fewer plays but gained 0.9 more yards per carry.
- Top targets
- DET Reynolds 27% · Brown 24% · Chark 16%
- MIN Thielen 22% · Osborn 22% · Smith 16%
Possession Results
| Result | DET | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 4 |
| Field goals | 1 | 0 |
| Punts | 3 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 2 | 1 |
| Missed field goals | 2 | 2 |
- The Lions opened the scoring on their second possession, a 6-play, 54-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 25 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | Q1 15:00 | 7 | 50 | 3:57 | Missed FG |
| MIN | Q1 11:03 | 7 | 24 | 1:43 | Missed FG |
| DET | Q1 9:20 | 6 | 54 | 2:36 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q1 6:44 | 5 | 16 | 2:38 | Punt |
| DET | Q1 4:06 | 12 | 70 | 5:28 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q2 13:38 | 11 | 80 | 4:48 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q2 8:50 | 8 | 35 | 3:52 | Downs |
| MIN | Q2 4:58 | 9 | 49 | 3:46 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q2 1:12 | 4 | 17 | 0:41 | Punt |
| MIN | Q2 0:31 | 4 | 48 | 0:31 | End of half |
| MIN | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 2 | 1:02 | Punt |
| DET | Q3 13:58 | 10 | 46 | 5:22 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q3 8:36 | 9 | 39 | 3:50 | Missed FG |
| DET | Q3 4:46 | 5 | 54 | 2:38 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q3 2:08 | 3 | 18 | 1:20 | Fumble |
| DET | Q3 0:48 | 3 | -2 | 0:58 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 14:50 | 3 | 7 | 1:57 | Punt |
| DET | Q4 12:53 | 4 | 18 | 2:14 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 10:39 | 6 | 57 | 2:49 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 7:50 | 10 | 48 | 4:20 | Downs |
| MIN | Q4 3:30 | 5 | 17 | 0:58 | Downs |
| DET | Q4 2:32 | 5 | 11 | 1:22 | Missed FG |
| MIN | Q4 1:10 | 3 | 56 | 0:25 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 0:45 | 5 | 25 | 0:36 | Interception |
| MIN | Q4 0:09 | 1 | -1 | 0:09 | End of game |
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 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, 2021 Wk 5 recap MIN 19 DET 17 MIN W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Lions | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | Record | 13-4 |
| 26.6 | Points per game | 24.9 |
| 380.0 | Yards per game | 361.5 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 5.5 |
| 25.1 | Points allowed per game | 25.1 |
| 392.4 | Yards allowed per game | 388.7 |
Lions vs Vikings Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- MIN −6.5Vikings failed to cover by 2.5
- Total
- 51.5Over: 52 points scored (by 0.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | 29.0 | 28 | −1.0 |
| Lions | 22.5 | 24 | +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 3 meetings: Lions 3–0 ATS, overs 2–1.
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Detroit Lions
- Against the spread
- 3–0
- Over/under
- 3–0
- ATS as underdog
- 3–0
- ATS on the road
- 1–0
Minnesota Vikings
- Against the spread
- 1–2
- Over/under
- 1–2
- ATS as favorite
- 1–1
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 1–1
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.
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- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
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Lions vs Vikings Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Lions vs Vikings Week 3 game?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 28–24 in Week 3 of the 2022 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on September 25, 2022. See the Vikings' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Lions vs Vikings?
The final score was Vikings 28, Lions 24. The teams were tied 14–14 at halftime, and the second half went Lions 10, Vikings 14.
What happened in the Lions vs Vikings game?
Minnesota broke a 14–14 halftime tie, outscoring Detroit 14–10 after the break to win 28–24. Detroit outgained the Vikings 416–373, but the Vikings averaged 5.6 yards per play. Jamaal Williams led all players with 2 catches for 20 yards, plus 20 carries for 87 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
What was the game-winning score in Lions vs Vikings?
Kirk Cousins' 28-yard touchdown pass to K.J. Osborn with 0:45 left in the fourth quarter gave the Vikings a 28–24 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Lions vs Vikings?
Jamaal Williams led the game with 24.7 PPR fantasy points, the RB3 of Week 3, on 2 catches for 20 yards, plus 20 carries for 87 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Kirk Cousins was next with 18.3 (QB10).
Who led Lions vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jared Goff (DET) led all passers with 25 of 41 for 277 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Dalvin Cook (MIN) led in rushing with 17 carries for 96 yards and a touchdown. Josh Reynolds (DET) led in receiving with 6 catches for 96 yards.
How many fantasy points did Jamaal Williams score against the Vikings?
Jamaal Williams scored 24.7 points in PPR leagues, 23.7 in half-PPR and 22.7 in standard scoring against the Vikings in Week 3 of the 2022 season, on 2 catches for 20 yards, plus 20 carries for 87 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He handled 57% of his team's carries.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Lions vs Vikings?
Jamaal Williams outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.7 PPR points on 16.2 xFP (+8.5). Justin Jefferson fell furthest short, with 4.4 points on 10.0 xFP (−5.6). 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?
Jared Goff had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 14.9. 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 3% in the fourth quarter. Kirk Cousins' 28-yard touchdown pass to K.J. Osborn in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Kirk Cousins' 28-yard touchdown pass to K.J. Osborn 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 3 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on December 5, 2021, when the Lions beat the Vikings 29–27.
What was the closing spread for Lions vs Vikings?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Vikings −6.5, making the Minnesota Vikings 6.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 51.5. That implied about 29.0 points for the Vikings and 22.5 for the Lions.
Did Lions vs Vikings go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 51.5, and the teams combined for 52 points, 0.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Lions vs Vikings?
The Lions covered as 6.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Vikings −6.5. The final margin was 4 points.