The Detroit Lions escaped with a narrow victory while visiting the rival Minnesota Vikings in Week 7, pulling ahead 31–29 in the final moments of the fourth quarter courtesy of a late field goal from kicker Jake Bates.

Bates made a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to give the Detroit Lions a 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Bates is 10 for 10 on field goals this season and 20 for 21 on extra points.

Jake Bates was selling bricks. Now he's making game-winning kicks in the NFL. Bates made a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to give the Detroit Lions a 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Here is everything head coach Dan Campbell said after the Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 31-29, at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday. Opening Statement "That was a good win. That was a good win.

The Detroit Lions went into US Bank Stadium and came away with a clutch NFC North win in Week 7. Dan Campbell's Lions survived a thrilling matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, coming away with a 31-29

The Minnesota Vikings (5-0) take a five-game winning streak into their home matchup October 20, 2024 with a streaking Detroit Lions squad (4-1), who have won three straight. Watch NFL games on Sling TV.