McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, while the Vikings sacked Jared Goff five times and pressured him relentlessly. The Vikings also had huge performances on special teams, including a blocked field goal by Levi Drake Rodriguez to set up a Will Reichard field goal that proved to be the difference in the final score.

The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a significant upset as they defeated their division rival Detroit Lions 27-24 in Week 9 behind the leadership and execution of second-year quarterback. J.J. McCarthy. JALEN NAILOR ICES THE GAME FOR THE VIKINGS 😎 pic.twitter.com/rZvy6hl3nc

I t was a great day for football fans in Minnesota. J.J. McCarthy is back in action and the Vikings are back in the win column, having taken down the rival Lions 27–24 on Sunday.

The Minnesota Vikings have received a major injury update regarding running back Aaron Jones after beating the Lions.

Coming into their Week 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions had the NFL's best defense by DVOA, and they were facing a quarterback in second-year man J.J. McCarthy, who hadn't played since Week 2 of the 2025 season,

The Vikings defense generated a pressure rate of 47.6% and a season-high five sacks in their Week 9 win over the Lions, with 10 different defenders recording at least one pressure. Eric Wilson led the team with six pressures and two sacks on 17 pass rushes. #MINvsDET | #Skol pic.twitter.com/4qFOPjXPnD

Lions start from their own 28 for their second drive, but it goes nowhere as a false start from LaPorta gets them into a third-and-15 as Williams loses two yards on a screen pass. Jack Fox comes out for the first punt today as it bounces forward before being downed at the Minnesota 36. (7:48)

Teams looking to get back on track meet when the Minnesota Vikings battle the Los Angeles Chargers on 'Thursday Night Football.' Minnesota dropped a 28-22 decision to NFC East-leading Philadelphia on Sunday,

J.J. McCarthy, starting just his third game because of injuries, showed off his "blue-collar" mindset as he led the Vikings to an upset victory against the Lions.