The Lions also struggled in the running game. The Vikings give quarterbacks fits with their varied blitz packages, but teams have been able to run against them. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, though, managed 65 yards on 20 carries with a long of 11 yards.

The Detroit Lions are getting two key members of the secondary back this weekend against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Lions may have dropped a close game to the Vikings, but they are still a powerful team with no reason to panic

Detroit currently sits with a 5-2 record and is in a battle with the Green Bay Packers for first-place in the division. Detroit's next three opponents are the Vikings, Commanders and Eagles.

The Detroit Lions have three obvious positions that could be upgraded ahead of the NFL trade deadline. But will they pull the trigger?

DETROIT - Running back Aaron Jones reminded the Detroit Lions and Vikings fans that the 30-year-old former Green Bay Packers star can still do some damage in the NFC North. Jones started and took 11 touches for 98 yards from scrimmage during Sunday’s 27-24 win over Detroit.

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy put up a triumphant performance in his first game back after missing five weeks due to a high ankle sprain. Playing in Michigan for the first time since his college days with the Wolverines, McCarthy scored three touchdowns and helped the Vikings earn a 27-24 win over the Lions in Detroit.

But what might have sealed their fate in the 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings might have been the dreadful day on special teams. After opening with a score on their first offensive possession, the kickoff coverage unit got slashed for a 61-yard return by Vikings receiver Myles Price.