The story of the Vikings' 27-24 upset win over the Lions was the return and performance of J.J. McCarthy, who totaled three touchdowns and put the finishing touch on the victory with a game-sealing throw in the final minutes.
The Minnesota Vikings pulled off the biggest upset of Week 9 when they marched into Ford Field and defeated the Detroit Lions 27-24. Head coach Kevin O'Connell had his players ready to play, and they overcame the multitude of talk surrounding the team about there being tension in the organization.
In a division showdown at Detroit Lions’ Ford Field, the Minnesota Vikings scraped out a gritty 27-24 win over the Lions, and it felt like more than just a win.
It’s been a while since the Vikings last won a game in Detroit, or any game against the Lions. Well, that drought is finally in the rearview mirror. The purple franchise is now 4-4 this season, and they stay alive.
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For the second time this season, J.J. McCarthy was mobbed by his teammates in the visiting locker room after a 27-24 win over a division rival. A lot happened in between a Week 1 win over the Bears and Sunday's Week 9 win over the Lions, but the feeling coming out of the game is the same: The Vikings have their quarterback.
The Minnesota Vikings are breathing easy after pulling out a 27-24 victory on the road over the Detroit Lions. Head coach Kevin O’Connell’s team had lost five straight games to the Lions.
The Minnesota Vikings finally looked like a team that can compete in the NFC on Sunday afternoon, taking it to the Detroit Lions throughout the game. They got their first win against the Motor City Kitties since September of 2022, 27-24.
In his second game back from a hamstring injury, Aaron Jones gave the Vikings a huge spark in their 27-24 upset win over the Lions on Sunday. Jones was on track for a massive day until a shoulder injury sidelined him early in the second half.
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J.J. McCarthy had ice in his veins when he completed a perfect third-down pass to Jalen Nailor to secure Minnesota's 27-24 win in Detroit Sunday afternoon.
J.J. McCarthy passed for two touchdowns and rushed for one more as the Minnesota Vikings escaped with a 27-24 win over the host Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon.
The Vikings started today's game in Detroit with Myles Price's 61-yard return of the opening kickoff. Late in the game, the Vikings blocked a field goal and returned it 41 yards.
Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings, coming off a bye week, looked to secure their second straight win in Week 9 as they hosted Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
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The Detroit Lions welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Ford Field on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST, and there’s plenty on the line for both NFC North rivals. Detroit comes into this matchup well-rested after their bye week, sitting at 5-2 and just a half-game behind Green Bay in the division. For Minnesota, this game feels like a must-win.
The Vikings announced that for Week 9, they will be elevating CB Fabian Moreau and TE Nick Vannett. Moreau, 31, is a former third-round pick of Washington back in 2017.
Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Dallas Turner hasn't been the most consistent during his second season. The 17th overall pick has been heavily criticized for his lack of production to start his career, especially since the Vikings gave up three draft picks to move up from 23 to 17 to select him.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell has come under fire this past week after it was reported that quarterback Carson Wentz started multiple games with a shoulder dislocation, which included a torn labrum and fractured socket. According to USA Today, Wentz sustained this injury on October 5 against the Cleveland Browns.
The Minnesota Vikings are in a desperate state to get back into the win column on Sunday afternoon against the Detroit Lions. They are currently sitting at 3-4, and dropping to 3-5 could be devastating to their playoff hopes.
Completing one of the more stunning first halves in recent NFL history, the Indianapolis Colts enter Week 9 an NFL-best 7-1. Their offense has rolled to a historic modern-era point, scoring more points through eight games than any post-merger team in franchise history.
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O'Connell has received criticism for allowing Wentz to take numerous unnecessary hits as Wentz played with a left shoulder injury during the club's 37-10 defeat at the Los Angeles Chargers back on Oct. 23.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have released S K’Von Wallace from the practice squad, creating a space on the unit. Wallace, 28, is a former fourth-round pick by the Eagles in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson.