Goff vs. McCarthy: QB comparison
The Vikings narrowly defeated the Lions 27‑24 in Detroit, handing Detroit its first home defeat of theGoff vs. McCarthy: QB comparison
The Vikings narrowly defeated the Lions 27‑24 in Detroit, handing Detroit its first home defeat of the year. J.J. McCarthy produced two passing touchdowns and added a rushing score, going 14‑of‑25 for 143 yards and one interception for Minnesota (now 4‑4).
Meanwhile, Jared Goff completed 25 of 37 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns for the Lions (5‑3). Detroit’s top receivers were Sam LaPorta (6 catches, 97 yards, 1 TD), Jameson Williams (4 catches, 66 yards, 1 TD) and Amon‑Ra St. Brown (9 catches, 97 yards). The contest swung on special‑teams and late execution:
Minnesota blocked a Detroit field‑goal attempt and built a lead; Detroit then narrowed it with a 37‑yard Goff‑to‑Williams touchdown with under two minutes to go. Minnesota converted one final third down on the last drive to seal the victory. year. J.J. McCarthy produced two passing touchdowns and added a rushing score, going 14‑of‑25 for 143 yards and one interception for Minnesota (now 4‑4).
Meanwhile, Jared Goff completed 25 of 37 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns for the Lions (5‑3). Detroit’s top receivers were Sam LaPorta (6 catches, 97 yards, 1 TD), Jameson Williams (4 catches, 66 yards, 1 TD) and Amon‑Ra St. Brown (9 catches, 97 yards).
The contest swung on special‑teams and late execution: Minnesota blocked a Detroit field‑goal attempt and built a lead; Detroit then narrowed it with a 37‑yard Goff‑to‑Williams touchdown with under two minutes to go. Minnesota converted one final third down on the last drive to seal the victory.
