A stunning home loss to the Minnesota Vikings — a rare happening in recent years — saw the Detroit Lions tumble down the board in this week’s power rankings roundup. Favored by many outlets to win the Week 9 division showdown, the Lions fell 27-24 to the Vikings, dropping them to 1-2 in the NFC North and 5-3 overall.

The Vikings run game is a big part of their success when it is working, which is why one analyst has them drafting one.

Sunday turned into a rough day for the offense for the Detroit Lions and it led to a tough home loss to the Minnesota Vikings coming out of the bye. The Lions are now 5-3 and have already lost more games in the 2025 regular season than they did in the 2024 regular season.

The NFL handed out significant fines to Minnesota Vikings defenders Dallas Turner and Blake Cashman for actions against the Chargers.

The Vikings got key contributions from all three phases in a 27-24 upset win over the Lions on Sunday at Ford Field. Let's dive into the week's snap counts and take a look at some notable PFF grades to see what stands out.

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions NFL game from November 2, 2025 on ESPN.

The Minnesota Vikings have been dealing with a variety of issues on both sides of the ball. However, their special teams unit has been one of the bright spots on the team throughout 2025. Whether it is Will Reichard and his field goal efficiency,

The Vikings' massive upset win over the Lions on Sunday has revived their playoff hopes and given fans a reason to dream about what the rest of this season might hold with J.J. McCarthy at quarterback. The win got the Vikings back to .500 at 4-4, kept them perfect within their division, and breathed life into their season in more ways than one.