Detroit Lions defeat Minnesota Vikings to end undefeated streak

The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 19-15 at Ford Field, ending the Vikings' status as the NFL's last undefeated team. Despite a strong defensive performance from Minnesota, Detroit secured the win behind a 153-yard rushing performance and a touchdown from Jahmyr Gibbs. Jared Goff threw a decisive 7-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 4:35 remaining in the fourth quarter.

The Vikings' offense struggled throughout the game, managing only 266 total yards. Quarterback Kyler Murray completed 17 of 29 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns but also threw an interception. The loss marks Minnesota's first defeat of the season, snapping an 11-game regular-season winning streak.

The game was also marked by a significant injury to Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, who was carted off the field following a collision. A subsequent team statement indicated that while Campbell remains hospitalized, his condition is improving.