The Lions score a field goal in the final seconds, giving the Vikings their first loss of the season

The NFC North rivalry certainly lived up to expectations on Sunday in Minnesota.

The Detroit Lions offense continued its dominance as they earned a 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

The home team got off to a 10-0 start in front of the home crowd – two plays after the Lions missed a fake punt, Aaron Jones ran for a 34-yard touchdown. On their next drive, they kicked a 57-yard field goal.

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Jahmyr Gibbs (left) of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Oct. 20, 2024. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

But Detroit scored 21 points in the second quarter thanks to Jahmyr Gibbs' 45-yard and eight-yard rushing scores and Jared Goff's discovery of Amon-Ra St. Brown for a 35-yard touchdown.

The half was certainly beneficial for Minnesota as they came out with a touchdown drive – Sam Darnold hit Justin Jefferson for a 25-yard score, making the game 21-17. But Goff threw his third touchdown of the game, this one to Khalif Raymond for 21 yards, giving him an 11-point lead again.

After kicking a field goal to make it a one-possession game, the Vikings forced a Lions punt, but after Darnold was sacked on 3rd-and-7, they had no choice but to make another field Goal to shoot and they were down 28-23 with just over six minutes left.

But the defense stepped up significantly when David Montgomery fumbled, and Ivan Pace Jr. was able to recover the ball and bring it home – their two-point conversion was unsuccessful, but they had a 29-28 lead. Their defense continued its dominance on the next drive, sacking Goff for a loss of 16 on third down, forcing a punt with just over four minutes left.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs reacts after running for an eight-yard touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium. (Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images)

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However, Detroit's defense forced a three-pointer and they were able to break down the field and end the drive with a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left. The Vikings attempted a last-second comeback, but Darnold was sacked on the final play, giving the Lions a win.

Goff completed 22 of 25 passes for 280 yards, while St. Brown led the way with eight catches for 112 yards and the aforementioned score. Gibbs ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns.

It is the Vikings' first loss of the season and both teams are now 5-1. However, Detroit now has the tiebreaker at the top of the division.

Khalif Raymond of the Detroit Lions celebrates with Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

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Detroit is expected to go 6-1 next week against the Tennessee Titans, while Minnesota travels to Los Angeles to take on the Rams this Thursday.

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