The NFC North showdown Sunday between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions was supposed to highlight Detroit’s explosive offense against Minnesota’s dominant defense.
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-15 in a highly emotional divisional game to hand the Vikings their first loss of the season. The Lions and Vikings would trade leads back and forth as injuries and heated moments would take center stage in this heavyweight matchup.
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions squared off in their second straight divisional contest, taking on the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. The Lions faced early
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Detroit handed Minnesota its first loss behind a huge second half from Gibbs, another encouraging performance from D.J. Reed and some unexpected help — but the win came with injuries and a familiar concern for Branch.
Jahmyr Gibbs is putting together another outstanding season for the Detroit Lions, and his early production has put him firmly in the NFL Offensive Player of the Year conversation.
The Detroit Lions refused to quit in Week 8 and picked up their biggest win of the season over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Head coach Dan Campbell’s group has officially spoiled the Vikings’ undefeated record.
The Detroit Lions pulled off a feat that no other team has accomplish yet this season. Detroit defeated an unbeaten Minnesota team 19-15 in a wild game at Ford Field.
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Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 153 yards and a touchdown as the host Detroit Lions knocked off the league's lone remaining unbeaten team, toppling the Minnesota Vikings 19-15 on Sunday.
The Detroit Lions were hoping this week to avoid allowing Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores to wreak havoc on the offense. Entering Week 8, Detroit's division rival had the No.
Detroit linebacker Jack Campbell suffered an upper-body injury with 14:48 remaining in the Lions' home game against Minnesota on Sunday. Campbell, a first-team All-Pro last season, was injured while tackling Vikings tight end T.J.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch drew criticism on Sunday for a play some saw as dirty that got both he and a teammate hurt. Branch and teammate DJ Wonnum both suffered concussions during Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.
On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Lions hit the field at home for a game against the Minnesota Vikings. The game marked an opportunity for the Lions to pick up a second straight win and also to hand their NFC North rivals their first loss of the season.
The Detroit Lions host their second straight divisional match this season as they face the Vikings today at Ford Field. Make no mistake, this Vikings defense is real.
The Detroit Lions want to climb back in the NFC North race and put an end to the Vikings’ undefeated record (6-0). While the Lions have already dropped two games this season, they are a dangerous team that has the key weapons to cause major problems for the Vikings.
For Chicago, the price was steep, but the logic is easy to follow. A player like Simmons changes how opposing offenses have to game plan, drawing double teams and freeing up everyone around him to make plays.
Jahmyr Gibbs isn’t just one of the best running backs in the NFL. He might be one of the most naturally talented players the position has ever seen. At just 24 years old, the Detroit Lions superstar is already putting together a résumé that deserves serious attention.
Lions safety Brian Branch made his much-anticipated season debut in a Week 7 win over the Packers. Safety Kerby Joseph, who is on the reserve/PUP list, could rejoin Branch in the near future.