Everything we knew to be true about the Detroit Lions was turned on its head in Sunday’s 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field.

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.

The two biggest upsets of the 2025 NFL season happened simultaneously on Sunday, upending the NFC North in the process.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy remains undefeated in the state of Michigan, coming off a triumphant win over the defending NFC North division champion Detroit Lions. It was a long-awaited return for McCarthy,

The Minnesota Vikings were expecting some rough parts to the first half of their season with the development of quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Van Ginkel made his first game appearance since Week 3 on the Vikings defense, providing “such an unbelievable presence,” coach Kevin O’Connell said.

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.