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.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell got disrespected by Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy after the Vikings win.

The Detroit Lions can tie their franchise record for most wins in a season with a victory Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings.

The Detroit Lions were stunned by J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 9 NFC North showdown at Ford Field. Here are the highlights.

In a division showdown at Detroit Lions’ Ford Field, the Minnesota Vikings scraped out a gritty 27-24 win over the Lions, and it felt like more than just a win. It felt like a statement. They snapped their skid and asserted themselves in a tight NFC ...

Detroit has won five straight against Minnesota and looks to exploit J.J. McCarthy's struggles behind a depleted offensive line as the second-year QB returns from ankle injury.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi as Expert Predictions: Will Detroit Lions Defeat Minnesota Vikings?. The Detroit Lions will square off with J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North battle Sunday at Ford Field.

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There were a few bright spots for the Lions Sunday. Detroit's defense generated five sacks and nine quarterback hits, tight end Sam LaPorta was productive, and wide receiver Jameson Williams got going a little bit including a long touchdown catch.

The Detroit Lions released their Week 12 Wednesday injury report ahead of their matchup with the New York Giants.