McCarthy threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, while the Vikings sacked Jared Goff five times and pressured him relentlessly. The Vikings also had huge performances on special teams, including a blocked field goal by Levi Drake Rodriguez to set up a Will Reichard field goal that proved to be the difference in the final score.

The SportsLine Projection Model agrees with two legs of the SGP above, as it backs Lions -8.5 and the Over on 48.5 Detroit covers the spread in 54% of simulations and the Over hits in 58% of simulations. The model is backing Minnesota on the money line, though, as the Vikings win in 26% of simulations to bring value as +368 underdogs.

Coming into the Vikings-Lions matchup, Jefferson had recorded 536 catches for 8,034 yards and 41 touchdowns during his six-year NFL career. But with one minute, 38 seconds remaining in the second quarter, McCarthy hit Jefferson for a loss of a yard, marking the former LSU Tigers wide receiver’s fourth catch of the game and 540th of his career.

McCarthy's touchdown passes went to Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson. His touchdown run handed the Vikings a 10-point lead that they wouldn't relinquish. McCarthy sealed the game with a third-down pass to Jalen Nailor.

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With his tackle attempt on McCarthy, Hutchinson may have a fine coming his way. Normally in the NFL, players are fined up to $17,389 for a first leg whip offense, which can increase to $23,186 upon a second violation during the same season.

After a Lions field goal cut their deficit to seven, the Vikings had a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown by Price called back because of a hold on Tavierre Thomas. Special teams worked in their favor when Rodriguez's blocked field goal set up a Will Reichard field goal to make it 27-17.