Vikings' pass rush and special teams lead to upset win in Detroit

The Minnesota Vikings secured a 27-24 victory over the Detroit Lions in a surprising upset in Detroit. The game began with a 61-yard kickoff return by Myles Price for the Vikings and concluded with a crucial blocked field goal return for 41 yards. The Vikings' defense was dominant, applying consistent pressure on Lions quarterback Jared Goff, who was sacked five times despite completing 25 of 37 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy made his return from an ankle injury, throwing two touchdown passes in the first quarter. He completed 14 of 25 passes for 143 yards, with one interception. McCarthy's pivotal play came late in the game with a 16-yard pass on third-and-5, allowing the Vikings to run out the clock.

The Lions' rushing attack struggled, with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs managing only 65 yards on 20 carries combined. The victory brings the Vikings to a 4