Score by quarter
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vikings | 0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 15 |
 Lions | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 19 |
Recap
Goff throws go-ahead touchdown pass to Williams and Lions beat Vikings 19-15 for their 1st loss
The Detroit Lions handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss of the season and had a muted celebration because All-Pro linebacker
ESPN ·
Video
Highlights
2026 Week 8: Lions vs Vikings | Highlights 🎥
Detroit Lions ·
Press conference
Jared Goff postgame media availability | 2026 NFL Regular Season Week 8: Lions vs. Vikings
Detroit Lions ·
Press conference
Minnesota Vikings Postgame Locker Room Interviews | Week 8 vs. Lions
Minnesota Vikings ·
Press conference
T.J. Hockenson on Loss to Lions, Jack Campbell's Injury, Offense's Talent & Belief in Locker Room
Minnesota Vikings ·
Press conference
Dan Campbell postgame media availability | 2026 NFL Regular Season Week 8: Lions vs Vikings
Detroit Lions ·
Preview
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions | 2026 Week 8 Game Preview
NFL ·
Preview
Brian Flores on Loss to Lions, Preparing for Matchup vs. Bills Offense & Josh Allen, Playing Calling
Minnesota Vikings ·
Preview
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions Week 8 Game Trailer | 2026 NFL Season
Minnesota Vikings ·
News
- LIONS DAILY: Campbell challenged offense to run for 200 against Vikings. Everyone delivered DetroitLions.com News ·
- TWENTYMAN: 5 stats that stand out following Lions' Week 8 victory DetroitLions.com News ·
- Kevin O'Connell Updates Vikings Injuries & Recaps Offense After Week 8 Vikings.com News ·
- Dan Campbell updates Lions’ growing injury concerns after Vikings win MLive Lions ·
- LIONS DAILY: Run game slams door on Vikings in slugfest DetroitLions.com News ·
- Dominant Lions ground game paves way to victory over Vikings SideLion Report (FanSided) ·
- Inspired Lions' defense comes up big once again in win vs. Vikings SideLion Report (FanSided) ·
- TWENTYMAN: Week 8 observations DetroitLions.com News ·
- Detroit Lions grades vs. Vikings: Goff takes a beating, then the backfield hits back MLive Lions ·
- 4 winners (and 1 loser) from Lions' Week 8 statement win over Vikings SideLion Report (FanSided) ·
- Lions Release Statement on LB Jack Campbell Daily Norseman (SB Nation) ·
- NOTEBOOK: Vaki takes 'huge step,' gains 'a lot of trust' with performance vs. Vikings DetroitLions.com News ·
Before the game
Scoring
1st quarter
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Field Goal Good Jake Bates 25 Yd Field Goal
2:18
0–3
2nd quarter
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Passing Touchdown Justin Jefferson 1 Yd pass from Kyler Murray (Will Reichard Kick)
14:25
7–3
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Field Goal Good Jake Bates 37 Yd Field Goal
0:02
7–6
3rd quarter
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Rushing Touchdown Jahmyr Gibbs 30 Yd Rush (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
4:40
7–12
4th quarter
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Passing Touchdown T.J. Hockenson 8 Yd pass from Kyler Murray (Kyler Murray Pass to Jordan Addison for Two-Point Conversion)
8:44
15–12
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Passing Touchdown Jameson Williams 7 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Jake Bates Kick)
4:35
15–19