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

episode

Minnesota Vikings Podcast not yet transcribed

▲ 0

Transcript

This episode hasn't been transcribed yet Upvotes decide what gets transcribed next — 0 so far. Sign in to upvote

More from Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Skol Stories: Chad Greenway Reflects on His Midwest Roots and The Importance Of Leaving A Legacy 28 min · 25 Jun 2026

Skol Stories: Coach Kennedy Polamalu Looks Back On His Journey From American Samoa and Why Family Connections Mean Everything In Life 22 min · 18 Jun 2026

Skol Stories: Robert Tate Looks Back On The Influence of Dennis Green and The Keys To Maintaining Long Standing Relationships 23 min · 04 Jun 2026

Skol Stories: David Dixon Recants His Journey From Rugby To The NFL and His Second Act After Football 20 min · 28 May 2026

All episodes from Minnesota Vikings Podcast →

Report any issue

Source

Recorded02 Nov 2025

Publisheromnycontent.com ↗

Handlerec:8593925

Show notes

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.

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.