Lions overcome injuries to knock off Vikings
The Detroit Lions showed some serious poise to knock off the previously undefeated Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on Sunday.
The Detroit Lions pulled off an upset victory against the previously undefeated Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on Sunday, Nov. 1. Despite losing several key players to injuries, the Lions managed to score a go-ahead touchdown with 4:35 remaining in the game. Wide receiver Jameson Williams caught a 7-yard pass from quarterback Jared Goff, giving the Lions a 19-14 lead and their third straight win, including their second straight NFC North contest.
The Lions defense held the Vikings to 210 passing yards and forced a turnover by intercepting quarterback Kyler Murray. With Gibbs and Sione Vaki filling in for injured teammates, the Lions secured a 2-0 record in the division.
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