Photo gallery from the Lions-Vikings first-place showdown in Minnesota – The Morning Sun
In a game where both teams rallied from double-digit deficits, the Lions got a 44-yard field goal from rookie kicker Jake Bates to beat the Minnesota Vikings, 31-29, Sunday’s road win giving the Lions a share of first place in the NFC North Division.
Check out all the sights from Sunday’s game here:
Detroit Lions place-kicker Jake Bates (39) celebrates his 44-yard field goal against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (84) catches a pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end Josh Oliver (84) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) catches a 21-yard touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) tries to break the tackle of Minnesota Vikings linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (54) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) brings down Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) reacts to a stop against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) scores on a 36-yard fumble recovery against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (97) reacts after stopping the ball against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches 25-yard touchdown pass as Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) tries to stop Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs for an eight-yard touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) reacts after handing the ball off for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) rolls out to throw against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) tackles Minnesota Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt (86) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III (23) knocks the ball loose from Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) after he stepped out of bound during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches 25-yard touchdown pass as Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates his 25-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) reacts after intercepting the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) walks to huddle after a penalty during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) reacts to his interception with Terrion Arnold (0) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) is looked at by medical staff after being injured against the Minnesota Vikings as quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs for a 45-yard touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates his 35-yard touchdown reception against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) celebrates his eight-yard touchdown run against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) catches a 35-yard touchdown pass as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones runs past Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) for a 34-yard touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (42) is stopped by the Minnesota Vikings on a failed fake punt on fourth down during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass as Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs for a 45-yard touchdown as Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) pursues during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass as Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs for a 45-yard touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) runs the ball as Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) moves in for the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) catches a 35-yard touchdown pass as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) runs the ball from Detroit Lions defensive end Josh Paschal (93) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks to throw against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (43) sacks ;Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) runs for a 34-yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones runs for a 34-yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Detroit Lions place-kicker Jake Bates (39) celebrates his 44-yard field goal against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)