nfl Game Recap
Recap - Lions Defeat Minnesota 30-24
Minnesota was unable to slow down Amon-Ra St. Brown, who produced 106 receiving yards as the Lions defeated the Vikings 30-24 on Sunday.
Detroit won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 48.0.
Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 80 yards, while David Montgomery added 55 yards in the win. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams added 106 and 43 receiving yards respectively.
Ty Chandler rushed for 17 yards for Minnesota, while Nick Mullens added 1 yards. Nick Mullens threw for 411 yards for the Vikings, while receivers Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn had 141 and 95 yards respectively.
Detroit was outgained by Minnesota 390-389 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 28-19 by the Lions.
The time of possession battle favored Detroit as their offense was on the field for 38:22, longer than the 21:38 of their opponents.
Detroit heads into a Week 17 battle against the Cowboys. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Green Bay.