Detroit Lions Edge Vikings in NFC North Showdown

A late field goal by Jake Bates secured the Lions' victory, handing the Vikings their first loss of the season.

Jared Goff delivered an impressive performance, completing 22 of 25 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns against a strong Vikings defense.
Rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs stepped up with 116 rushing yards and two touchdowns after David Montgomery was sidelined with a knee injury.
The Lions' defense struggled to pressure Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, managing only one quarterback hit without star Aidan Hutchinson.
The Vikings' self-inflicted penalties, including an illegal formation in the final seconds, contributed to their narrow defeat.
With the win, the Lions now hold the tiebreaker over the Vikings in the NFC North, both teams standing at 5-1.