The Lions also struggled in the running game. The Vikings give quarterbacks fits with their varied blitz packages, but teams have been able to run against them. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, though, managed 65 yards on 20 carries with a long of 11 yards.

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph wore a Mario costume on the sidelines ahead of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. Joseph was ruled out because on an ongoing knee injury.

They elevated linebacker Ty Summers from their practice squad and downgraded safety Daniel Thomas to out. Thomas remains on injured reserve. He had his 21-day return window opened earlier this week, and still has a couple of weeks to work back from a broken forearm before he must be activated.

But Campbell is confident Joseph’s ailing joint is healing.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell discussed the team’s upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings, calling them a strong divisional opponent with a talented roster, along with former Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.

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