Lions End Vikings’ Unbeaten Start With 19-15 Win

The Detroit Lions ended the Minnesota Vikings’ unbeaten start with a 19-15 victory at Ford Field on October 30, leaving Minnesota 6-1 and Detroit 5-2. Detroit took the lead in the third quarter when Jahmyr Gibbs ran 30 yards for a touchdown. Gibbs finished with 153 rushing yards on 23 carries, while Jared Goff completed 18 of 25 passes for 176 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The Lions’ decisive score came in the fourth quarter, when Goff connected with Jameson Williams for a seven-yard touchdown. Detroit then held on through its final possession, running out the clock after Minnesota punted. Minnesota briefly moved ahead in the fourth quarter on an eight-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to T.J. Hockenson, followed by a successful two-point conversion. Murray completed 17 of 29 passes for 210 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. The Vikings could not regain the lead after Detroit’s response and went three-and-out on their next possession. Justin Jefferson caught five passes for 33 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. He was targeted once in the second half, and television footage showed him appearing frustrated on the sideline. Murray said after the game...