Vikings Postgame Report: The Vikings Defeat The Lions 27-24 In Detroit, Improve to 4-4 - Wk 09

Welcome back to the Vikings Postgame Report presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 27-24 in the "Motor City" on Sunday. The Vikings got contributions from all phases of the game today: Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy returned for his first game since Week 2 and helped secure the victory.  McCarthy ended the game completing 14-of-25 passing for 143 yards, 2 TD's and an INT.  McCarthy also added 12 yards on the ground, including a 9-yard TD run in the 3rd Quarter. Running Back Aaron Jones Sr. led the running game with 9 carries for 78 yards. Wide Receiver Jordan Addison led the receiving game with 2 catches for 48 yards. Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson and Tight End T.J. Hockenson both scored receiving touchdowns in the 1st Quarter of the game. Kicker Will Reichard had another perfect day, converting 2 field goals and 3 XP's, including a 50-yard field goal in the 2nd Quarter. Defensively, the guys were flying around and pressured Jared Goff throughout the game. Linebacker Blake Cashman had a monster game, leading the team with 14 tackles and a critical forced fumble in the 3rd Quarter that was recovered by Safety Harrison Smith. Linebacker Eric Wilson led the team with 2 sacks and Defensive Tackles Javon Hargrave, Jalen Redmond, and Levi Drake Rodriguez also notched a sack. Rodriguez also had a critical field goal block in the 4th Quarter. Kick Returner Myles Price flipped the field all day long and amassed 164 return yards for the Vikings. Paul Allen and Pete Bercich breakdown the game, including: the significance of getting the win at Ford Field, the Vikings defense getting healthy and stepping up in a big way, the shot in the arm provided by the return of J.J. McCarthy, and being able to close out on the final drive when you had to have it. Plus, Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s press conferences are all in this edition of the Vikings Postgame Report - presented by Lumen - The trusted network of A.I.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.