Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings, Week 17 2025
Detroit Lions
Away
10
Minnesota Vikings
HomeWon
23
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Vikings | 7 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 23 |
DET 10MIN 23 Final
Passing leader
4.1PPR pts
18/29, 197 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Aaron Jones Sr.
15.3PPR pts
18 ATT, 53 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 10 REC YDS
Lions leader
14.8PPR pts
8 REC, 68 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Harrison Smith
1 INT, 1 SACK, 3 TKL
Vikings 23, Lions 10: Minnesota beats Detroit
Minnesota broke a 7–7 halftime tie, outscoring Detroit 16–3 after the break to win 23–10. Detroit outgained the Vikings 231–161.
The Lions went 5-for-14 on third down and committed six turnovers, while the Vikings 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
- +6 turnover margin MIN 0 turnovers
Game Highlights
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Why the Vikings Won
Minnesota won the turnover battle.
| Lions | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Turnovers | 0 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 231 | Total yards | 161 |
| 3.6 | Yards per play | 3.2 |
| 64 | Plays | 51 |
| 36% | Third-down conversion | 23% |
| 32:30 | Time of possession | 27:30 |
Scoring Summary
The Vikings scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Lions scored one touchdown and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | DET | MIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 1:35 | MIN | Aaron Jones Sr. 1-yard TD run Takes leadWill Reichard XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 1:05 | DET | Jared Goff → Isaac TeSlaa, 4-yard TD Ties gameJake Bates XP | 7 | 7 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 3:03 | MIN | Will Reichard 52-yard FG Takes lead | 7 | 10 |
| 1:57 | MIN | Will Reichard 56-yard FG Extends lead | 7 | 13 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 4:39 | DET | Jake Bates 48-yard FG | 10 | 13 |
| 3:43 | MIN | Jordan Addison 65-yard TD run Extends leadWill Reichard XP | 10 | 20 |
| 1:04 | MIN | Will Reichard 42-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 23 |
Fantasy Points: Lions vs Vikings, Week 17 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Aaron Jones15.3 PTSRB16
- Amon-Ra St. Brown14.8 PTSWR16
- Isaac TeSlaa13.9 PTSWR20
- Jordan Addison12.5 PTSWR25
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 4.1 | QB31 | 18/29 | 197 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 64.9 | Start/Sit → |
| Max Brosmer | 3.6 | QB32 | 9/16 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 62.2 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones | 15.3 | RB16 | RB | 18 | 53 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 0 | |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 14.8 | WR16 | WR | — | — | — | 13 | 8 | 68 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 13.9 | WR20 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 49 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Jordan Addison | 12.5 | WR25 | WR | 1 | 65 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Justin Jefferson | 7.0 | WR52 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 30 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 6.4 | RB37 | RB | 17 | 41 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| David Montgomery | 6.0 | RB39 | RB | 10 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jameson Williams | 5.7 | WR55 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 37 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ty Chandler | 2.4 | RB60 | RB | 7 | 24 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Josh Oliver | 1.8 | TE48 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| Kalif Raymond | 1.5 | WR106 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ben Sims | 1.3 | TE55 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| Anthony Firkser | 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jalen Nailor | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Detroit Lions
Snap Share
Target Share28 targets
- Amon-Ra St. Brown46%, 13 targets
- Isaac TeSlaa14%, 4 targets
- Jameson Williams11%, 3 targets
- Jahmyr Gibbs11%, 3 targets
- Kalif Raymond7%, 2 targets
- Other11%, 3 targets
Carry Share30 carries
- , 17 carries
- , 10 carries
- , 3 carries
Minnesota Vikings
Snap Share
Target Share14 targets
- Justin Jefferson36%, 5 targets
- Aaron Jones29%, 4 targets
- Josh Oliver14%, 2 targets
- Jalen Nailor7%, 1 targets
- Jordan Addison7%, 1 targets
- Other7%, 1 targets
Carry Share28 carries
- , 18 carries
- , 7 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 53 | 98% | 5 | 36% | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | 50 | 93% | 2 | 14% | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 53 | 83% | 13 | 46% | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | 53 | 83% | 3 | 11% | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | 42 | 78% | 1 | 7% | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 44 | 69% | 3 | 11% | 17 |
| Shane Zylstra | 42 | 66% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Aaron Jones | 35 | 65% | 4 | 29% | 18 |
| Anthony Firkser | 35 | 55% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | 33 | 52% | 4 | 14% | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | 23 | 43% | 1 | 7% | 0 |
| David Montgomery | 22 | 34% | 2 | 7% | 10 |
| Ben Sims | 14 | 26% | 1 | 7% | 0 |
| Ben Yurosek | 14 | 26% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ty Chandler | 13 | 24% | 0 | 0% | 7 |
| Kalif Raymond | 6 | 9% | 2 | 7% | 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+10.1Jordan Addison12.5 PTS vs 2.4 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−10.7Jared Goff4.1 PTS vs 14.8 xFP
- Highest expected volume22.2 xFPAmon-Ra St. Brown14.8 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR | 14.8 | 22.2 | −7.4 | 83% | 45% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 13 | 45% |
| Aaron Jones Sr.MIN · RB | 15.3 | 18.4 | −3.1 | 65% | 64% car | — | 0 | 18 | 64% | 4 | 29% |
| Jahmyr GibbsDET · RB | 6.4 | 16.1 | −9.7 | 69% | 57% car | — | 0 | 17 | 57% | 3 | 10% |
| Jared GoffDET · QB | 4.1 | 14.8 | −10.7 | 100% | 29 att | — | 29 | 3 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
| David MontgomeryDET · RB | 6.0 | 9.9 | −3.9 | 34% | 33% car | — | 0 | 10 | 33% | 2 | 7% |
| Justin JeffersonMIN · WR | 7.0 | 8.5 | −1.5 | 98% | 36% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 36% |
| Max BrosmerMIN · QB | 3.6 | 8.4 | −4.8 | 100% | 16 att | — | 16 | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| Isaac TeSlaaDET · WR | 13.9 | 6.8 | +7.1 | 52% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 14% |
| Jameson WilliamsDET · WR | 5.7 | 5.1 | +0.6 | 83% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Ty ChandlerMIN · RB | 2.4 | 4.5 | −2.1 | 24% | 25% car | — | 0 | 7 | 25% | 0 | 0% |
| Josh OliverMIN · TE | 1.8 | 3.4 | −1.6 | 93% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 14% |
| Kalif RaymondDET · WR | 1.5 | 3.4 | −1.9 | 9% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Jordan AddisonMIN · WR | 12.5 | 2.4 | +10.1 | 78% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 1 | 7% |
| Anthony FirkserDET · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 55% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Ben SimsMIN · TE | 1.3 | 1.7 | −0.4 | 26% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 7% |
| Giovanni RicciDET · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | — | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Jalen NailorMIN · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 43% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 7% |
Team totals: Lions 29 targets and 30 carries; Vikings 14 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jared Goff Unlucky
18 of 29 passing for 197 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 3 carries for 2 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Max Brosmer
9 of 16 passing for 51 yards; 2 carries for 16 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.4 expected.
No interceptions after 4 in the previous four games. Best fantasy game of the season.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Volume, no payoff
13 targets (45% of the team's), 8 catches for 68 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Jahmyr Gibbs Unlucky
3 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 23 yards; 17 carries (57% of the team's) for 41 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Fewest points since Week 9.
Aaron Jones Sr. Volume, no payoff
4 targets (29% of the team's), 3 catches for 10 yards; 18 carries (64% of the team's) for 53 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.4 expected.
Best score since Week 10.
Justin Jefferson Volume, no payoff
5 targets (36% of the team's), 4 catches for 30 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.5 expected.
Isaac TeSlaa Ran hot
4 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 49 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Jordan Addison Ran hot
1 target (7% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 65 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 2.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 7.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Detroit Lions
- Stock up: Anthony Firkser played 55% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.
- Stock down: Kalif Raymond played 9% of the snaps, down from a 40% season average.
Minnesota Vikings
- Stock up: Josh Oliver played 93% of the snaps, up from a 42% season average.
- Stock down: Jalen Nailor played 43% of the snaps, down from a 66% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Lions D | Vikings D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 18.7 | 11.5 |
| RBs | 19.3 | 19.0 |
| WRs | 34.5 | 23.5 |
| TEs | 13.4 | 10.7 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Minnesota opened at 29% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Vikings win probability
Key Swings
- +23Jones 1-yd TD run31% → 54%Q1 1:35
- −28Goff → TeSlaa, 4-yd TD63% → 34%Q2 1:05
- +16Reichard 52-yd FG38% → 54%Q3 3:03
- −19Bates 48-yd FG93% → 74%Q4 4:39
- +22Addison 65-yd TD run77% → >99%Q4 3:43
Swing in Vikings win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Detroit Lions | Measure | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Plays | 51 |
| 53% | Pass rate | 45% |
| 4.8 | Yds / dropback | 0.1 |
| 2.3 | Yds / carry | 5.6 |
| 5/14 | Third downs | 3/13 |
Efficiency edge Minnesota ran 13 fewer plays but gained 3.3 more yards per carry.
- Top targets
- DET Brown 45% · TeSlaa 14% · Gibbs 10%
- MIN Jefferson 36% · Jones 29% · Oliver 14%
Possession Results
| Result | DET | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 2 |
| Field goals | 1 | 3 |
| Punts | 3 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0 |
MIN turnover edge: +6
- The Vikings opened the scoring on their third possession, a 5-play, 16-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 25 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | Q1 15:00 | 3 | -6 | 1:37 | Punt |
| DET | Q1 13:23 | 4 | 13 | 2:49 | Punt |
| MIN | Q1 10:34 | 9 | 29 | 5:59 | Punt |
| DET | Q1 4:35 | 3 | 7 | 0:53 | Fumble |
| MIN | Q1 3:42 | 5 | 16 | 2:07 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q1 1:35 | 4 | 17 | 2:20 | Fumble |
| MIN | Q2 14:15 | 3 | -12 | 3:02 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 11:13 | 19 | 80 | 10:08 | Touchdown |
| MIN | Q2 1:05 | 3 | 9 | 0:47 | Punt |
| DET | Q2 0:18 | 1 | -5 | 0:18 | End of half |
| DET | Q3 15:00 | 5 | 14 | 3:55 | Punt |
| MIN | Q3 11:05 | 3 | 7 | 1:32 | Punt |
| DET | Q3 9:33 | 3 | -8 | 1:36 | Interception |
| MIN | Q3 7:57 | 9 | 28 | 4:54 | Field goal |
| DET | Q3 3:03 | 1 | 0 | 0:11 | Interception |
| MIN | Q3 2:52 | 4 | 4 | 0:55 | Field goal |
| DET | Q3 1:57 | 4 | 6 | 2:03 | Fumble |
| MIN | Q4 14:54 | 3 | -10 | 1:59 | Punt |
| DET | Q4 12:55 | 6 | 13 | 4:02 | Punt |
| MIN | Q4 8:53 | 3 | 5 | 1:41 | Punt |
| DET | Q4 7:12 | 7 | 25 | 2:33 | Field goal |
| MIN | Q4 4:39 | 2 | 65 | 0:56 | Touchdown |
| DET | Q4 3:43 | 4 | 10 | 0:38 | Fumble |
| MIN | Q4 3:05 | 7 | 21 | 2:01 | Field goal |
| DET | Q4 1:04 | 4 | 35 | 1:04 | 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 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, 2021 Wk 5 recap MIN 19 DET 17 MIN W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Lions | Stat | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | Record | 9-8 |
| 28.3 | Points per game | 20.2 |
| 373.2 | Yards per game | 275.0 |
| 6.0 | Yards per play | 4.9 |
| 24.3 | Points allowed per game | 19.6 |
| 331.9 | Yards allowed per game | 282.6 |
Lions vs Vikings Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- DET −7.5Lions failed to cover by 20.5
- Total
- 45.5Under: 33 points scored (by 12.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 26.5 | 10 | −16.5 |
| Vikings | 19.0 | 23 | +4.0 |
The Vikings beat their implied total and the Lions fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 5 meetings: Lions 4–1 ATS, overs 3–2.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Detroit Lions
- Against the spread
- 1–4
- Over/under
- 4–1
- ATS as favorite
- 1–2
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS on the road
- 0–2
Minnesota Vikings
- Against the spread
- 4–1
- Over/under
- 1–4
- ATS as favorite
- 2–0
- ATS as underdog
- 2–1
- ATS at home
- 2–0
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.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Lions and Vikings players.
- 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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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Lions vs Vikings Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Lions vs Vikings Week 17 game?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 23–10 in Week 17 of the 2025 season. The game was played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN, on December 25, 2025. See the Vikings' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Lions vs Vikings?
The final score was Vikings 23, Lions 10. The teams were tied 7–7 at halftime, and the second half went Lions 3, Vikings 16.
What happened in the Lions vs Vikings game?
Minnesota broke a 7–7 halftime tie, outscoring Detroit 16–3 after the break to win 23–10. Detroit outgained the Vikings 231–161. Aaron Jones led all players with 3 catches for 10 yards, plus 18 carries for 53 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Lions committed 6 turnovers, the Vikings none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Lions vs Vikings?
Aaron Jones led the game with 15.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB16 of Week 17, on 3 catches for 10 yards, plus 18 carries for 53 rushing yards and a touchdown. Amon-Ra St. Brown was next with 14.8 (WR16). See Aaron Jones's 2025 game log.
Who led Lions vs Vikings in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jared Goff (DET) led all passers with 18 of 29 for 197 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Jordan Addison (MIN) led in rushing with 1 carry for 65 yards and a touchdown. Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) led in receiving with 8 catches for 68 yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Lions vs Vikings?
Jordan Addison outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 12.5 PPR points on 2.4 xFP (+10.1). Jared Goff fell furthest short, with 4.1 points on 14.8 xFP (−10.7). 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?
Amon-Ra St. Brown had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.2 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 14.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Vikings beat the Lions?
The Vikings beat the Lions 23–10 because they won the turnover battle 6–0.
Which team won the turnover battle in Lions vs Vikings?
The Vikings won the turnover battle 6–0: the Lions gave the ball away 6 times and the Vikings not at all. The Vikings won the game.
What was the turning point of Lions vs Vikings?
Jared Goff's 4-yard touchdown pass to Isaac TeSlaa with 1:05 left in the second quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Vikings' win probability from 63% to 34%.
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 17 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on November 2, 2025, when the Vikings beat the Lions 27–24.
What was the closing spread for Lions vs Vikings?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Lions −7.5, making the Detroit Lions 7.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 45.5. That implied about 26.5 points for the Lions and 19.0 for the Vikings.
Did Lions vs Vikings go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45.5, and the teams combined for 33 points, 12.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Lions vs Vikings?
The Vikings covered as 7.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Lions −7.5. The final margin was 13 points.