The Vikings defense generated a pressure rate of 47.6% and a season-high five sacks in their Week 9 win over the Lions, with 10 different defenders recording at least one pressure. Eric Wilson led the team with six pressures and two sacks on 17 pass rushes. #MINvsDET | #Skol pic.twitter.com/4qFOPjXPnD

J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in his return from an ankle injury, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Lions start from their own 28 for their second drive, but it goes nowhere as a false start from LaPorta gets them into a third-and-15 as Williams loses two yards on a screen pass. Jack Fox comes out for the first punt today as it bounces forward before being downed at the Minnesota 36. (7:48)

The Minnesota Vikings were in must-win territory against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, and J.J. McCarthy responded as he should — receiving Tom Brady's kudos in the process.

Ex-University of Michigan star J.J. McCarthy impressed in the Minnesota Vikings' 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter as the Lions face off against the Minnesota Vikings on Jan. 5, 2025 at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 31-9. Jake May | [email protected]

Nick Whiteside had 3 pass breakups in the Detroit Lions' Week 7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his first defensive snaps since 2023