US EditionJ.J. McCarthy Throws for 2 TDs and Runs for a Score in His Return as Vikings Beat Lions 27-24
J.J. McCarthy returned from injury to lead the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 upset over the Detroit Lions, who struggled with turnovers and penalties, falling to 5-3.
- On Nov 2, 2025, the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 27-24 at Ford Field, with J.J. McCarthy throwing two touchdown passes and running for a score in his return.
- Coming off the bye week, Detroit's offense could not maintain momentum after the opening score as Sam LaPorta opened with a 40-yard touchdown but predictable play-calling and protection breakdowns left Jared Goff under heavy pressure.
- Turnovers and a blocked kick created the scoring sequence that decided the game, as Blake Cashman forced a David Montgomery fumble and Levi Drake Rodriguez blocked a field goal returned 33 yards by Isaiah Rodgers.
- The defeat left Detroit Lions 5-3 and searching for answers as injuries to offensive linemen Christian Mahogany and Tate Ratledge worsened concerns before their road trip to Washington next Sunday.
- The Vikings improved to 4-4 after bouncing back from losses, with J.J. McCarthy now 2-1 as a starter, and host the Baltimore Ravens next Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium as 9.5-point underdogs.
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Vikings defeat Lions in McCarthy’s return to the lineup
The Minnesota Vikings edged the Detroit Lions 27-24 on Sunday afternoon. J.J. McCarthy completed 14-of-25 passes for 143 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. McCarthy added a rushing touchdown. .@jjmccarthy09 hits @TheeHock8 for 6!! : @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/kcD17I7zYn — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 2, 2025 Taking it in himself!@jjmccarthy09 : @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/odNdRzmjw8 — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) November 2,…
Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsVikings beat Lions 27-24 behind QB J.J. McCarthy
DETROIT — J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in his return from an ankle injury, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.McCarthy sealed the victory by throwing a 16-yard pass to Jalen Nailor on third-and-5 from the Minnesota 28, a play that allowed Minnesota to run out the clock.McCarthy, who led Michigan to the 2023 national championship, was 14 of 25 for 143 yards. He threw both …
The Macomb Daily
Takeaways as Lions have disastrous letdown, lose 27-24 to Vikings
The Detroit Lions wanted to kick off the second half of the 2025 season on a positive note. Coming off the bye week, Detroit is facing their toughest stretch, facing a division rival, the Commanders and the Eagles the next few weeks. Related Articles J.J. McCarthy, underdog Vikings stun undisciplined Lions Photo gallery from Vikings at Lions in Week 9 Lions center Graham Glasgow having resurgent se…
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