Lions Run to Victory as Vikings’ Undefeated Streak Ends in Detroit

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 01: T.J. Hockenson #87 of the Minnesota Vikings scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 01, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images You had to figure that, at some point, the Minnesota Vikings’ lack of offensive production would catch up with them. That’s what happened in Week 8 at Ford Field, as the Detroit Lions were able to put up enough points to end the Vikings’ undefeated streak. Jahmyr Gibbs put up yards and a touchdown, and the Minnesota offense once again failed to reach the 20-point mark as the Vikings finally fell from the ranks of the NFL’s undefeated by a score of 19-15 at Ford Field in Week 8. The Vikings got the football first after the Lions won the coin toss and chose to defer to the second half. That put Kyler Murray and company on the field right away, and they got off to a fast start as Murray found Ben Yurosek for a gain of 24 yards on