'But just across the board, not enough in the run game offensively and a pretty critical turnover in the low red (zone) trying to take a shot at a play right there.'Ĭook, who entered averaging 77.3 yards per game, was unable to get unleashed against a Lions defense which is ranked last in the league. 'When I look at it, there was some positive performances from some individual players and some things that gave us a chance to be in the football game,' Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said.

In the end, no amount of fireworks from Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson - and they set the air ablaze Sunday - could overcome perhaps the worst game of Vikings running back Dalvin Cook's six-year career.Ĭook was held to 23 yards on 15 carries in Minnesota's 34-23 loss to the Detroit Lions, keeping the Vikings from clinching a division title despite Jefferson's franchise-record 223 yards receiving.Ĭook's 1.5 yards per carry were the fewest in a game with at least 10 attempts in his career. Lions: Play at the New York Jets on Sunday. Lions: Key backups OLB Derrick Barnes (knee) and OG Evan Brown (ankle) were inactive. CB Cameron Dantzler (ankle) returned from a four-game absence on IR and seemed to get beat deep on Detroit's touchdown passes in the first half. LB Jordan Hicks (left foot) and CB Kris Boyd (knee contusion) were also injured during the game. The banged-up offensive line took another hit in the fourth quarter when Blake Brandel left with a knee injury. Vikings: Starting FS Harrison Smith (neck), C Garrett Bradbury (back), OT Christian Darrisaw (concussion) were inactive.

He was an eligible receiver sent in motion and his catch set up Michael Badgley's field goal with 17 seconds left. On another play that fooled Minnesota, Goff converted third-and-7 from the Minnesota 41 with a 9-yard pass to offensive tackle Penei Sewell. Goff gave Detroit a two-touchdown lead in the third quarter with a 5-yard pass to Josh Reynolds after Campbell called a fake punt from his 26. 'But just across the board, not enough in the run game offensively and a pretty critical turnover.' 'There was some positive performances from some individual players and some things that gave us a chance to be in the football game,' O'Connell said. He also fumbled at the Detroit 6 late in the first half. On the opening possession, Cook was stopped on a fourth-and-1 near midfield in a preview of what was to come. 'He's making plays in double coverage.'Ĭook's 1.5-yard average was his lowest in a game with at least 10 carries in his six-year career. 'He's one of these dudes you don't see very often,' Campbell said. Osborn and Adam Thielen, and Jefferson broke the team's receiving yards mark set by Sammy White in 1976 against Detroit. 'We got to be better if we want to punch our ticket into the playoffs,' coach Kevin O'Connell said.Ĭousins was 30-of-40 passing with touchdowns to K.J. Minnesota's passing game did its part, but Cook struggled behind a banged-up line. 'You can make up for things if you're able to get the explosive passes, which we got,' coach Dan Campbell said. Williams had his first NFL reception a week after making his Detroit debut, 11 months after injuring his left knee playing for Alabama in the NCAA national championship game. Detroit Lions' Justin Jackson runs past Minnesota Vikings' Cameron Dantzler Sr. 'We were able to show them both off to make those splash plays.'Ĭhark finished with a season-high six catches and 94 yards, showing what he can do after he was limited to playing four games in Jacksonville last year because of a broken ankle. 'It changes our offense entirely when you have guys that are legit, vertical, home-run threats,' said Goff, who was 27 of 39 for 330 yards. They have scored 25-plus points in five straight games for the first time since 1954.ĭetroit traded up to draft Williams 12th overall and signed Chark to a $10 million, one-year deal in free agency, believing they would bounce back from injuries. The Lions (6-7) have won five of six, their best stretch since their last postseason appearance in 2016. But Dalvin Cook ran for just 23 yards on 15 carries, and Minnesota couldn't stop Goff. Kirk Cousins threw for 425 yards, including a franchise-record 223 to Justin Jefferson on 11 catches. The Vikings (10-3) needed a win or tie to clinch the division title.

Goff had a 41-yard pass to rookie Jameson Williams and a 48-yard pass to DJ Chark for two of his three touchdown throws in the first half, leading the surging Lions to a 34-23 win over the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. DETROIT - Jared Goff dropped back behind an offensive line that gave him plenty of time and threw deep twice, taking advantage of big-play receivers the Detroit Lions added for him this season.

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