Minnesota Vikings 9, Detroit Lions 31: final score and stats
Detroit Lions beat Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Vikings 9 to Detroit Lions 31, on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Ford Field, Detroit, MI. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings.
NFLSunday, January 5, 2025
DateJan 5, 2025
Start time8:20 PM ET
VenueFord Field, Detroit, MI
TVNBC/Peacock
Attendance64,774
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Detroit Lions | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
Team comparison
Minnesota VikingsDetroit Lions
Points per game
Points allowed per game
14-3Record15-2
2nd in NFC NorthStanding2nd in NFC North
3-1Road record / home record4-0
LLWWWLast 5WWWWL
L2StreakW4
Team stats
Minnesota VikingsDetroit Lions
1st Downs
Passing 1st downs
Rushing 1st downs
1st downs from penalties
3-133rd down efficiency5-12
0-34th down efficiency2-4
Total Plays
Total Yards
Yards per Play
Total Drives
Passing
18/41Comp/Att27/33
Yards per pass
Interceptions thrown
2-24Sacks-Yards Lost2-15
Rushing
Injury report
Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.
Minnesota Vikings
Kyler Murray QB · Hamstring - Strain
OutTyrion Ingram-Dawkins DE · Ankle - Not Specified
OutBlake Cashman LB · Concussion - Concussion
OutJauan Jennings WR · Calf - Not Specified
OutJoshua Metellus S · Shoulder - Not Specified
QuestionableDetroit Lions
Cade Mays C · Ankle - Sprain
OutD.J. Reed CB · Hip - Not Specified
OutKerby Joseph S · Knee - Not Specified
OutSione Vaki RB · Ankle - Not Specified
QuestionableAmon-Ra St. Brown WR · Ribs - Not Specified
QuestionableBox score
Minnesota Vikings Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SACKS | QBR | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Darnold | 18/41 | 166 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2-24 | 14.3 | 55.5 |
| Team | 18/41 | 142 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2-24 | -- | 55.5 |
Minnesota Vikings Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Akers | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 0 | 58 |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 |
| Sam Darnold | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 9 |
| Team | 19 | 120 | 6.3 | 0 | 58 |
Minnesota Vikings Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | TGTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 0 | 31 | 9 |
| Jalen Nailor | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 27 | 4 |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 6 |
| Josh Oliver | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
| T.J. Hockenson | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Cam Akers | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Jordan Addison | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Team | 18 | 166 | 9.2 | 0 | 31 | 38 |
Minnesota Vikings Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HTS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Pace Jr. | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Bynum | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr. | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Phillips | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Joshua Metellus | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Team | 76 | 47 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings Interceptions
| Player | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Pace Jr. | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings PuntReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Powell | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 |
| Team | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | 3/4 | 75.0 | 51 | 0/0 | 9 |
| Team | 3/4 | 75.0 | 51 | 0/0 | 9 |
Minnesota Vikings Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Wright | 3 | 155 | 51.7 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
| Team | 3 | 155 | 51.7 | 0 | 0 | 57 |
Detroit Lions Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SACKS | QBR | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 27/33 | 231 | 7.0 | 1 | 2 | 2-15 | 82.6 | 80.7 |
| Team | 27/33 | 216 | 7.0 | 1 | 2 | 2-15 | -- | 80.7 |
Detroit Lions Rushing
| Player | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 23 | 139 | 6.0 | 3 | 47 |
| Craig Reynolds | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | 0 | 17 |
| Team | 31 | 178 | 5.7 | 3 | 47 |
Detroit Lions Receiving
| Player | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | TGTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 0 | 23 | 7 |
| Sam LaPorta | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 0 | 17 | 7 |
| Jameson Williams | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 0 | 14 | 8 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 1 | 14 | 5 |
| Tim Patrick | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Kalif Raymond | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Craig Reynolds | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Team | 27 | 231 | 8.6 | 1 | 23 | 32 |
Detroit Lions Defensive
| Player | TOT | SOLO | SACKS | TFL | PD | QB HTS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Anzalone | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Levi Onwuzurike | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DJ Reader | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 54 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
Detroit Lions PuntReturns
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalif Raymond | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 14 | 0 |
| Team | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 14 | 0 |
Detroit Lions Kicking
| Player | FG | PCT | LONG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | 1/1 | 100.0 | 48 | 4/4 | 7 |
| Team | 1/1 | 100.0 | 48 | 4/4 | 7 |
Detroit Lions Punting
| Player | NO | YDS | AVG | TB | In 20 | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | 2 | 102 | 51.0 | 0 | 1 | 56 |
| Team | 2 | 102 | 51.0 | 0 | 1 | 56 |
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions won, 31-9, on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions?
Minnesota Vikings 9, Detroit Lions 31.
Where is Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions played?
Ford Field, Detroit, MI.
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