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3 Winners and 2 Losers From Lions 19-15 Division Win Over Vikings

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.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 1

Lions OC Drew Petzing steals trick play from Chip Kelly that leaves Tom Brady in awe

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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The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Can you name the active running backs with at least 20 rushing touchdowns in their career?

The 'Most 10-rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '1K-rusher and 500-yard receiver' quiz

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Final unbeaten falls: Lions stifle Vikings to hand NFC North foes first loss

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.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / November 1

What We Learned from the Lions: The Lions handed the undefeated Vikings their first loss, but the injuries made this 19-15 win feel anything but comfortable

Detroit survived Minnesota, Jahmyr Gibbs took over in the second half and Jameson Williams delivered the winning touchdown — but a frightening injury to Jack Campbell and several other losses changed the mood completely.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 1

Key Takeaways From Detroit Lions 19-15 Victory Against Vikings

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.

Jack Campbell News / Field Level Media / November 1

Lions' Jack Campbell carted off after tackle vs. Vikings

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 News / Larry Brown Sports / November 1

Brian Branch injured his own teammate with questionable play

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.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Amon-Ra St. Brown Injury Update: Latest News on Lions WR After Leaving Game vs. Vikings

The Detroit Lions are currently playing in the biggest game of their season on Sunday, as the team is hosting the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Entering this contest, the Lions sit at 4-2, while the Vikings are the lone undefeated team left in the NFL at 6-0.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 1

Key Matchup Detroit Lions Must Win Against Minnesota Vikings

Jared Goff will face one of his stiffest tests of the 2026 season when he takes on the Minnesota Vikings Sunday. The Vikings’ defense has been the best unit in the entire NFL in 2026, and especially stout against the pass.

NFL News / TWSN / November 1

How the Detroit Lions Can Expose the Undefeated Minnesota Vikings

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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 1

Lions inactives vs. Vikings: One usual inactive could find himself in trade conversations ahead of the deadline

Detroit’s Week 8 inactive list contains few surprises, but another healthy scratch for Hassanein raises an interesting question about his future with the trade deadline approaching.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 1

Detroit Lions Week 8 Inactives List: Will CB Play Against Vikings?

The Detroit Lions have officially released their list of players who will not suit up against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Detroit already ruled out safety Kerby Joseph, who was limited at practice all throughout his first week back in action.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Final Injury Report for Vikings-Lions: Will Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aaron Jones Sr. Play?

The Detroit Lions are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 8 NFC North showdown. Detroit enters Sunday’s game with a 4-2 record after defeating the Green Bay Packers at home in Week 7.

Isaac TeSlaa News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 1

Roundtable: Should Detroit Lions Trade WR Isaac TeSlaa?

The Detroit Lions OnSI staff previews the Detroit Lions Week 8 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. Christian Booher: I do not think the Lions should trade Isaac TeSlaa.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 31

3 Key Lions Players Who Could Disrupt Vikings' Undefeated Season

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.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31

NFL referee crew pulled from 'SNF' after awful performance

One NFL officiating crew was so bad in Week 7, it appears to have cost them a chance to officiate a nationally televised game.

Josh Jacobs insists TD celebration in win wasn't a reference to his arrest

Todd Monken reveals Shedeur Sanders' status amid depth chart shuffling

Chargers 'unwilling to wave any sort of white flag' ahead of trade deadline

Two players reportedly won't be part of Eagles' fire sale ahead of trade deadline

Jason and Travis Kelce rip the NFL over Cam Skattebo penalty

3 key matchups to watch in Week 8

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Who is Panthers interim defensive coordinator Todd Walsh?

The Carolina Panthers' defensive struggles finally produced accountability.

Panthers fire DC Ejiro Evero, defensive passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley after loss to Packers

Bryce Young, Dave Canales seem to disagree about QB's knee injury after Panthers' loss to Packers

Packers-Panthers 'TNF' takeaways: Jordan Love leads Green Bay to win despite one-dimensional offense

The 'Active 110-receiving-yard games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29

CBS Sports analyst names Lions as potential landing spot for Maxx Crosby in latest round of trade speculation

Maxx Crosby's connection to Michigan has always made him an intriguing name for Detroit Lions fans.

NFL GM reveals Raiders' purported asking price for Maxx Crosby as trade deadline nears

Maxx Crosby loves 'being doubted' amid Raiders' losing streak, trade rumors

Report reveals if Raiders would be 'uncomfortable' starting Fernando Mendoza over Kirk Cousins soon

Raiders reportedly in no rush to bench Kirk Cousins for Fernando Mendoza despite four consecutive losses

The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Jared Goff News / Yardbarker / October 29

Jared Goff is closing in on a rare NFL milestone as Lions face Vikings

Goff's numbers are particularly impressive because he has maintained his ball security while remaining a productive part of Detroit's offense.

Numbers show just how dominant Lions' Jared Goff was against Packers

Lions trending in right direction in latest NFL power rankings

Two-minute drill: Ravens-Bills face off in huge AFC battle, divisional rematches, Colts clean house and more

The '2015 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Jared Goff News / Yardbarker / October 28

Numbers show just how dominant Jared Goff was against Packers

Numbers show just how dominant Lions' Jared Goff was against Packers

Jared Goff spent Sunday doing what he has done for much of the season: calmly identifying soft spots, distributing the football and moving the chains.

Lions trending in right direction in latest NFL power rankings

Lions open practice window for All-Pro S Kerby Joseph

Unbeaten Vikings face high-powered Lions in NFC North showdown

The 4,500-yard NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Kerby Joseph News / Field Level Media / October 28

Lions open practice window for All-Pro S Kerby Joseph

Detroit Lions All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph is set to practice for the first time this season, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Wednesday. Campbell said the team is opening the 21-day practice window for Joseph, who began the campaign on the physically unable to perform list.

Kerby Joseph News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Lions S Kerby Joseph Returns To Practice

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.