Marvin Jones went up in double coverage to grab a 43-yard touchdown pass on third-and-14 as the Lions have cut the Vikings lead to 27-23 with 14:16 remaining.
The big news could be Matt Stafford, who had a defender blocked into his right leg and was on the ground in pain after the touchdown. He limped off the field.
T.J. Jones set the Lions up with good field position at the Minnesota 39. After an incomplete pass, Stafford was dropped for a sack before delivering a bullet to Jones.
Defense steps up
The Lions dropped Latavius Murray for a loss on first down, and on third down, Ziggy Ansah got to Case Keenum for a sack as the third quarter expired.