Eight weeks into the NFL season, there are no longer any undefeated teams.The Detroit Lions’ 19-15 win Sunday over Minnesota ended the Vikings’ (6-1) unbeaten start.
Minnesota’s loss also ended its 11-game winning streak in the regular season, dating to last season, which was the NFL’s longest active streak.A win Sunday would have tied the franchise’s longest all-time win streak from 1969.
The Vikings trailed 12-7 entering the fourth quarter after a 30-yard run by Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, the NFL’s leader in touchdowns.Minnesota took back the lead with 3:56 to play in the fourth quarter when T.J.
Hockensen’s eight-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray was followed by a successful two-point conversion for a 15-12 advantage.Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs forced 12 missed tackles en route to 153 yards on the ground in Detroit, on Sunday.Todd Rosenberg / GettyDetroit scored the go-ahead touchdown four minutes later, after a long drive was ended by a 7-yard touchdown catch by Jameson Williams.
Minnesota’s attempt to take the lead back ended meekly, after their next possession lasted just three plays and traveled five yards before a punt.Offensive struggles have plagued the Vikings all season.
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