The Lions bought on the board early within the second quarter on their third possession of the competition on a 45-yard Jahmyr Gibbs landing run off the precise aspect. Gibbs had been so near breaking a giant run in earlier weeks however simply could not make that final man miss. That wasn’t the case right here as he put an inside transfer on Vikings security Camryn Bynum that left him reaching for air. It was the longest run of his younger profession and his third straight recreation with a dashing landing.
After forcing a punt on Minnesota’s subsequent possession, Detroit took their first lead of the competition when Goff discovered a wide-open Amon-Ra St. Brown streaking down the precise seam for a 35-yard rating and a 14-10 Lions’ lead.
Detroit added to the lead proper earlier than the half with Gibbs’ second landing run of the afternoon, this one from eight yards out. Gibbs completed with 116 dashing yards on simply 15 makes an attempt (7.7 avg.).
The Lions opened this recreation by dealing with their first double-digit deficit of the season and went into halftime handing Minnesota their first double-digit deficit of the season. The Vikings had trailed for under three minutes and 26 seconds all season coming into the competition.
Minnesota trimmed Detroit’s result in 21-17 on their opening possession of the second half on a 25-yard landing cross from quarterback Sam Darnold to huge receiver Justin Jefferson that capped off a nine-play, 80-yard drive.
Detroit responded with their fourth straight landing drive completed off with a 21-yard cross from Goff to huge receiver Kalif Raymond to provide the Lions a 28-17 lead.
Minnesota chipped nearer with 42 and 48-yard area targets within the fourth quarter to trim Detroit’s result in 28-23 with six minutes left.
Attempting to exploit out the remainder of the clock with the lead late, Montgomery had the ball knocked out of his arms by Vikings security Josh Metellus on the Lions’ 35-yard line. It was picked up by linebacker Ivan Tempo. Jr. on the Detroit 36-yard line and returned for a landing to provide the Vikings a 29-28 lead. Minnesota missed the two-point strive following the landing, which loomed giant.
Detroit’s protection did their half forcing a late three and out to provide the offense an opportunity at redemption.
Goff then drove the Lions 44 yards on eight performs to arrange the Bates game-winner late.