6 unsung heroes from the Vikings' massive upset win in Detroit

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

Studs and Duds from Lions' Week 9 loss to Vikings

The Detroit Lions lost to the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 in what turned out to be a pivotal week of NFC North football. The Lions were coming off their Week 8 bye against Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in his third start,

J.J. McCarthy throws for 2 TDs and runs for a score in his return as Vikings beat Lions 27-24

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.

Lions QB Jared Goff takes his share of blame for Detroit's loss to Minnesota Vikings

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.

Vikings' Rodgers thinks refs missed a penalty on Lions' final touchdown

Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers thinks the officials missed a penalty by Lions receiver Jameson Williams late in Minnesota's 27-24 win in Detroit on Sunday.
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Years in the making, Vikings get a ‘needed’ win back from Lions

But the Vikings (4-4) finally got their win back at Ford Field — years in the making — as coach Kevin O’Connell earned his first victory as a head coach on the Lions’ home field.
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Vikings vs. Lions highlights | Week 9

Highlights from the Week 9 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions during the 2025 NFL season.
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Lions can't overcome sloppy performance vs Vikings as trade deadline questions arise

Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes in his third career start and the Lions struggled to sustain offensive possessions for the third straight game as the Vikings upset the Lions, 27-24, at Ford Field.

Lions vs. Vikings odds, start time: Everything you need to crush your 2025 NFL Week 9 picks

Kickoff from Ford Field in Detroit is set for 1 p.m. ET. Detroit is an 8.5-point favorite in the latest Vikings vs. Lions odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 47.5. Before making any Lions vs. Vikings picks, make sure you check out the NFL picks from the SportsLine Projection Model.

Vikings’ Aaron Jones a difference maker again vs. Lions before leaving with shoulder injury

DETROIT - Running back Aaron Jones reminded the Detroit Lions and Vikings fans that the 30-year-old former Green Bay Packers star can still do some damage in the NFC North. Jones started and took 11 touches for 98 yards from scrimmage during Sunday’s 27-24 win over Detroit.
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