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Detroit Lions grades, report card: The run game finally arrives vs. Vikings
The Detroit Lions' run game finally showed up in their game against the Minnesota Vikings, earning positive grades from the team's report card
Jared Goff
QB · DET · 32 yrs · exp 10 · California
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Week 8 overreactions: Time for Vikings to bench Kyler Murray? Colts should fire Steichen?
The article discusses the Vikings' loss to the Lions and questions around Kyler Murray's performance, as well as the Colts' coaching situation
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Lions hand Vikings first loss of the season, Detroit wins 19-15
The Vikings are undefeated no more. Despite losing several players on defense — including linebacker Jack Campbell — the Lions were able to beat the Vikings 19-15 behind an outstanding performance from running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs put the Lions ahead with a 30-yard touchdown midway through the third quarter. He finished the game with 153 yards on 23 carries, plus two catches for 15 yards. Sione Vaki was also valuable in the run game, taking 11 carries for 65 yards. Goff finished 18-of-25 for 176 yards with a touchdown and an interception. On the other side, Kyler Murray had a middling day, going 17-of-29 for 210 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. His best throws of the day came on a drive in the fourth quarter, with a 51-yard bomb to Jordan Addison leading to an 8-yard touchdown pass to T.J. Hockenson. But Murray was also the team’s leading rusher with 35 yards on four attempts, signaling the ineffectiveness of the run game. Murray and the Vikings’ offense continued to struggle to get the ball to Justin Jefferson, who had just five catches for 33 yards with a touchdown on nine targets. The Fox broadcast showed Jefferson expressing some frustration on the sideline toward the end of the game. Of the several injuries suffered by the Lions’ defense, linebacker Jack Campbell’s was the most concerning. Campbell was taken off the field immobilized on a backboard and transported to a local hospital to evaluate a neck injury after going down in the second half. With the win, the Lions improve to 5-2 after consecutive divisional wins. The club will be on the road to face the Dolphins in Week 9. Minnesota falls to 6-1 with its first loss of the season. The Vikings will be at home to face the Bills on Monday night next week
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Vikings' reign as NFL's last undefeated team comes to end with loss to Lions
Vikings lose undefeated streak to Lions
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Lions take 12-7 lead with Jahmyr Gibbs 30-yard touchdown run
The Lions have taken a second-half lead over the Vikings. Jahmyr Gibbs put the ball in the box on an outstanding 30-yard run for a touchdown, giving Detroit a 12-7 advantage with 4:40 left in the third quarter. Gibbs took a pitch in the backfield and ran it up the middle, evading defenders to the left sideline before powering his way past the goal line for the score. Quarterback Jared Goff was down the field to help out Gibbs with a block just before he reached the end zone. That run gave Gibbs 90 yards on 17 carries with a TD. He’s also caught a couple of passes for 15 yards. The Lions went for two to potentially increase the leas to seven points, but didn’t get it on a run with Gibbs. After Gibbs had just exhausted himself on the run, it was a questionable use of personnel and play-calling. On the injury front, Lions center Cade Mays (ankle) and Lions running back Jacob Saylors (neck) have both been downgraded to out
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Vikings lead Lions 7-6 at halftime
The Vikings lead the Lions 7-6 at halftime, with Justin Jefferson leading the Vikings with 25 yards and a touchdown
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Tom Brady drops another ‘s’ bomb live on Fox
We may never know whether the NFL fined Raiders minority owner/Fox broadcaster Tom Brady for openly and repeatedly criticizing officials during last Sunday's Packers-Lions game
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Vikings will attempt to tie franchise-record winning streak on Sunday
Vikings chase 12th straight win, key players include QB Jared Goff, RBs Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason, and potential trade for Jonathan Taylor
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NFL Halloween costumes 2026: Roundup of some of the best looks ahead of the holiday
Halloween weekend has begun, meaning we are finally in the peak of spooky season. With the holiday right around the corner, players have taken their pregame entrance and party opportunities to show off their style. Some NFL players really go all out and seem to plan their costumes for weeks. While some choose the spooky angle, others go for the funny costume and some go more traditional. Often, teams have Halloween parties; many may remember when Bill Belichick dressed as a pirate at the New England Patriots ' soirée. Narrator: Bill was, in fact, interested in coming to the Halloween party. (via @NFLFilms ) pic.twitter.com/3e6PUVhZ7Z The San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions throw an iconic Halloween party, and this year was no exception. The players went all out for the event. The players also often have another opportunity to dress up with their families. There are so many great costumes out there, and it's easy to miss one, so we did some of the work for you by gathering the best all in one place. Here are some of the 2026 Halloween costumes: Jared Goff 's costume has made the rounds on social media, as he takes on the role of waterboy. Jared Goff channeled his inner Bobby Boucher for Halloween (Via TT/christen.goff) pic.twitter.com/Ea5NqrNK95 The Bucs' rookies got creative, with a blinged-out Woody from Toy Story, a last-minute makeshift 50 Cent using aluminum foil as an accessory, and a Lightning McQueen-inspired look. The rookies are embracing spooky szn 👻🎃 pic.twitter.com/PgGBALGemX Nate Dobbs went as Daejon Love, who was accused of posing as a Niners wide receiver and was arrested with an alleged accomplice and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud this offseason. The San Francisco 49ers Halloween party just produced the wildest costume of the year! 😭 Brock Purdy and his wife Jenna Purdy hosted the annual @49ers Halloween party to kick off their bye week, and the locker room did not hold back. The highlight of the night? Nate Hobbs… Nick Bosa 's chin enters the room before he does. Nick Bosa and his girlfriend Ella Ailiff dressed up as Crimson Chin and Cleft the Boy Chin Wonder from The Fairly OddParents for the team’s Halloween party last night 💀😅 pic.twitter.com/Sha2rXQtme Ricky Pearsall 's look is groovy. Ricky Pearsall with the Austin Powers costume for the 49ers Halloween party 😅 pic.twitter.com/CKXSgbCYPC Brock Purdy and his wife, who is expecting, found a clever way to celebrate Halloween and their growing family. #49ers Brock Jenna Purdy dressed up as Sulley and Mike Wazowski for their annual Halloween Party 😅 pic.twitter.com/Lbez6MuhvN With the Michael Jackson movie coming out this year, the singer is a popular choice for costumes. Jahmyr Gibbs said he's planned this outfit for months. JAHMYR GIBBS DRESSED UP AS MICHAEL JACKSON FOR HALLOWEEN 🕺 pic.twitter.com/XamOXPpGdN Aidan Hutchinson said he hosted the Lions' annual party and went as Waluigi, embracing how fans say he runs. Aidan Hutchinson hosted the Lions annual Halloween party, thanks to some strong-arming from Amon-Ra St. Brown 😂 Hutchinson revealed he dressed as Waluigi from the land of Super Mario Bros., leaning into fans teasing the way he runs. pic.twitter.com/A1fQAzpOs0 This whole family pulls off being grandparents well. WHOLESOME: Washington #Commanders star defensive back Mikey Sainristil and his family dressed up as GRANDPARENTS for Halloween. The entire family went all out with the gray wigs, glasses, and outfits. This is absolutely hilarious. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/bp6aCkSMkR With Halloween being on a Saturday this year, players may be moving on from costumes come Sunday, but we may see some lingering costumes for the Week 8 slate
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Which NFL Week 8 game are you most looking forward to?
The article asks readers to identify their most anticipated Week 8 NFL game, excluding the Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings matchup
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NFL Week 8 bold predictions: Jared Goff tears up Vikings D and Justin Herbert plays a clean game?
Lions’ Jared Goff is projected to dominate the Vikings’ defense, while Justin Herbert is expected to deliver a clean performance for the Chargers
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NFL Week 8 picks, best bets: Lions hand Vikings first loss, Commanders cruise past Eagles
The article discusses key player mentions for Week 8, including Lamar Jackson, Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold, Kelvin Sheppard, Jordan Love, Brian Branch, and Jared Goff, and outlines betting angles for the Lions vs. Vikings matchup
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PFT's Week 8 2026 NFL picks
The author provides their Week 8 NFL picks for the 2026 season, acknowledging their own inconsistency and advising readers not to bet based on these predictions. Key matchups discussed include Packers vs. Panthers, Bills vs. Ravens, Bengals vs. Titans, Cardinals vs. Cowboys, Lions vs. Vikings, and Jaguars vs. Colts. Several teams, including the 49ers, Giants, Texans, and Saints, are on bye
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Lions QB Jared Goff is finally getting the respect he deserves
National analysts and former players are finally calling Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff an MVP candidate and top-five QB
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Jared Goff backs Dan Campbell's decision to go for it deep in Lions' own end
The Lions went for it on fourth-and-1 in a tie game with 4:53 left, and Jahmyr Gibbs was stopped for a 2-yard loss
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Jared Goff backs Dan Campbell's decision to go for it deep in Lions' own end
The Lions went for it on fourth-and-1 in a tie game with 4:53 left, and Jahmyr Gibbs was stopped for a 2-yard loss. Lions coach Dan Campbell has faced questions about his unconventional decision. Campbell explained that the Lions had more confidence in their ability to gain 1 yard than risk Jordan Love executing a 4-minute, game-winning touchdown drive. Campbell added that, even if Detroit’s fourth-down gamble failed, the Packers would not be able to run the clock out, leaving the Lions time to respond. It worked out as D.J. Wonnum blocked the chip-shot field goal of Packers rookie kicker Trey Smack, and the Lions won on a last-play field goal. Quarterback Jared Goff said he didn’t “even think twice” when he heard the Lions were going for it deep in their own end. “I think it’s so -- I don’t know the right word — exposing of people who think it’s not the right decision just because it’s in our territory,” Goff said Tuesday on 97.1 The Ticket. “It’s guaranteeing us a chance to win the game no matter what. Whereas, if we punt it, they can do exactly what we did to them on the final drive, and I’m sure they wish they had another chance to touch the ball. “So it’s funny. I think back to a few years ago where we went for that fourth down against Green Bay in a similar situation, fourth-and-1, and we got it with David Montgomery. There was backlash on that, and we converted. I guess no matter what, there will be backlash, so who really cares at this point, right?” In 2024, the Lions went for it on fourth-and-1 at the Green Bay 21 with 43 seconds left. David Montgomery ran for 7 yards, and Jake Bates kicked a 35-yard field goal on the final play for a 34-31 win. “I think when we’re in those situations, we’re so much more comfortable in them than the other teams because we do them more often,” Goff said, “and it is an advantage for us. It’s something that we practice and something that we spend a lot of time on, and we feel very comfortable in those situations.” The Lions lead the NFL in fourth-down conversions (89) over the past five seasons and rank second in attempts (154), according to 97.1 The Ticket. Their conversion rate of 57.8 percent over that stretch ranks seventh. The Lions have converted 61.5 percent of their 13 fourth-down attempts this season. “Again, unfortunately we didn’t convert this one,” said Goff. “We want to get the first down and keep the game moving and finish the game on that drive, but Dan knew that if we were not to get it, OK, they’ll either kick a field goal or they’ll score a touchdown, and then we’ll get the ball back. Now, thankfully, they missed the field goal, and everything was great, but by every measure of everything, it’s the right decision.”
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PFT's Week 8 NFL 2026 power rankings
1. Bills (last week No. 3; 5-1): For the first time ever, a team ascends to No. 1 without playing. 2. Jaguars (No. 4; 4-2): For the first time ever, a team ascends to No. 2 without playing. 3. Vikings (No. 5; 6-0): A four-game gauntlet is coming. 4. 49ers (No. 1; 6-1): The bye week came at the best possible time. 5. Chiefs (No. 2; 5-1): They badly need help at receiver. 6. Broncos (No. 6; 5-2): Take that, Ryan Fitzpatrick. 7. Seahawks (No. 7; 4-3): Can they do to Caleb Williams what they did to Patrick Mahomes? 8. Bears (No. 10; 5-2): The NFC Championship matchup we almost got in January happens on Monday night. 9. Browns (No. 11; 5-2): If they can complete the sweep of the Steelers, they’ll control the division. 10. Steelers (No. 13; 5-2): Sunday’s home game against Cleveland is the closest thing to a “must” win that any 5-2 team will ever have. 11. Patriots (No. 8; 4-3): With the Packers and Lions looming, they can’t overlook the Dolphins. 12. Bengals (No. 14; 4-2): Ja’Marr Chase’s halftime speech may have saved the season. 13. Lions (No. 18; 4-2): Can Jared Goff figure out the Brian Flores defense? 14. Packers (No. 9; 4-3): They can’t let one loss become two on Thursday night. 15. Ravens (No. 12; 4-3): It feels like the entire season hinges on the next two games (at Bills, Jaguars). 16. Rams (No. 17; 3-4): If they can keep running the ball the way they did on Sunday, they can start stacking wins. 17. Giants (No. 21; 4-2-1): They’re becoming the most fun team to watch in the entire league. 18. Falcons (No. 24; 3-4): More Jekyll, less Hyde. 19. Raiders (No. 16; 3-4): Mendoza time is coming. 20. Buccaneers (No. 29; 2-5): The NFC South is still theirs for the taking. 21. Cowboys (No. 23; 3-4): The best solution for a bad defense is an offense that stays on the field for as long as it can. 22. Panthers (No. 15; 3-3): Drinks are on the house. 23. Texans (No. 19; 2-5): Has an elite defense ever fallen apart this quickly? 24. Saints (No. 20; 2-5): The win over the Giants may have saved Kellen Moore from a bye-week buh-bye. 25. Cardinals (No. 22; 2-5): It’s Carson Beck time. 26. Eagles (No. 25; 2-5): Lose to the 1-4-1 Commanders on Sunday night, and this season is over. (It may be anyway.) 27. Titans (No. 26; 1-6): Will they ever win two in a row again? 28. Colts (No. 27; 2-5): The trade deadline could get very interesting. 29. Dolphins (No. 31; 1-5): Only five weeks until the next Jets game. 30. Commanders (No. 30; 1-4-1): Did Dan Quinn know it was the bye week? 31. Jets (No. 28; 2-5): The clock is ticking on Aaron Glenn. 32. Chargers (No. 32; 0-6): “Last winless team in the league” wasn’t mentioned in their schedule-release video
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Detroit Lions film breakdown: The trained eyes of Jared Goff
Jared Goff showed why his pre and post-snap coverage reads are elite vs. the Green Bay Packers
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Matthew Stafford: Setting two franchise TD records means "you're old and you've played a lot of ball"
Whenever Matthew Stafford decides to retire, he’ll go down as arguably the best quarterback in franchise history for two teams. That was true before his performance on Sunday, as the Rams beat the Raiders. But Stafford helped solidify that status by passing Roman Gabriel as the team’s all-time leader in passing touchdowns. He’s now the first player in the modern history of the league to hold a franchise record in passing TDs for two separate franchises, as he left Detroit as that team’s all-time leader in the category. “Just super appreciative of all the guys that have helped me do that,” Stafford said in his postgame press conference on Sunday. “Catching touchdowns and throwing touchdowns isn’t a one-man job, it takes a lot of people to block and get open, and coaches to draw plays. A cool thing, didn’t really know that was going to happen today, but fired up. “It just means you’re old and you’ve played a lot of ball,” Stafford later added. “You wore yourself thin enough at a certain place where they moved on. No, but it’s a cool thing, and I touched on it a bit earlier. My name’s in there, but so many coaches, players, teammates just had so much to do with that, and so I appreciate all those guys. It’s been a heck of a ride, enjoy doing what I do, still love it, and look forward to doing some more.” When Stafford departed the Lions in early 2021, he had 282 touchdown passes, well ahead of Bobby Layne, who was No. 2 at that time with 118. But since then, Jared Goff has advanced to No. 2 in Lions franchise history with 163. It stands to reason that Goff could surpass Stafford eventually if the quarterback’s career continues on its current path. Goff is No. 6 in Rams passing touchdowns at 107. Roman Gabriel (154), Jim Everett (142), Marc Bulger (122), and Norm Van Brocklin (118) are between Stafford and Goff on the franchise list
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Tom Brady's criticism of officials tests limits of what a team owner can say
Tom Brady’s insistence on working for Fox while owning a piece of the Raiders creates potential complications beyond the restrictions on his access to team facilities and practices. When it comes to criticizing game officials, there’s a line he can’t cross. As the league has previously explained it, Brady is prohibited from being “egregiously critical of officiating” or “call[ing] into question the integrity of an official or the crew.” On Sunday in Detroit, Brady criticized multiple officiating decisions. The overriding question is whether the league office will regard the criticism as “egregious.” In the third quarter, Packers linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. knocked Lions quarterback Jared Goff to the ground after a throw. The officials called Cox for roughing the passer. “Not much at all,” Brady said over the replay. “It’s coming off the block. His face is buried. I don’t know about that. I mean . . . that’s a tough one.” Fox rules analyst (and former NFL senior V.P. of officiating) Dean Blandino agreed. “He’s coming off the block,” Blandino said. “You really want to see more force there. It’s almost like he’s just trying to keep himself up. There’s no real extension. I don’t like that as roughing.” “I don’t like it either,” Brady said. In the fourth quarter, after Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes was flagged for an illegal hit on Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd, Brady was blunt. “What?” Brady said. “There’s no way. . . . Oh, come on, man. Come on. [Jordan] Love throws it over the middle. There’s linebackers in the middle. He’s just turning his right shoulder away from it. That’s allowed 99 out of 100 [times]. . . . It’s a bang-bang play. I know in super slow-mo every little minute frame looks like a lot, but when you’re on the field, you’ve got to pursue that ball. If [Lloyd] catches it, [Barnes] needs force to knock him on the ground. He needs force to knock that ball out. . . . He can’t go in there and put his hand on him.” Later, during Detroit’s game-winning drive, Brady sounded off on a questionable roughing the passer call, after Packers defensive tackle Karl Brooks hit Lions quarterback Jared Goff following a throw. “Oh my goodness, what is that?” Brady said. “There’s no way! Brooks on the tackle. Kind of makes a great play. It’s a bang-bang play. He rolls off his body. It’s a great throw by Goff. It’s definitely not roughing the passer. I mean, you just — you’re just ripping through the line of scrimmage to try to get the quarterback on the ground. Look, I love Goff standing there in the pocket. But you just can’t keep tacking on 15 yards.” Blandino agreed with Brady’s assessment again. “It wasn’t late,” Blandino said. “They might have said head/neck area. But this is not head/neck area. His head is up. That’s teach-tape tackle. That’s not roughing the passer.” Each of the calls seemed unwarranted. But the league’s rules don’t create an exception based on accuracy of the criticism. Team personnel (including owners) can only say so much when it comes to publicly criticizing officials. Is it “egregious”? The folks at Merriam-Webster define the term as “ very noticeable .” If that’s the same definition the NFL uses, Brady’s comments qualify. It has nothing to do with Brady’s role as a broadcaster. (If anything, Kevin Burkhardt’s criticism of the calls was even stronger.) However, the league has a policy that muzzles team personnel, including owners. If Brady gets dinged for this, it’s not because he’s working for Fox. It’s because he’s working for Fox while owning a piece of the Raiders
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