Lions 29, Vikings 27

Lions quarterback Jared Goff leaves the field to the cheers of fans after throwing the game winning touchdown, with no time left on the clock, for Detroit's first victory of the season.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff lets out a breath as he leaves the field with Detroit's first victory of the year, 29-27 over the Minnesota Vikings.

Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown slaps hands with fans as he leaves the field after catching the game winning touchdown, with no time left on the clock, to defeat the Vikings, 29-27.

Detroit Lions' Brock Wright goes backwards into the end zone for a touchdown with Minnesota Vikings' Bashaud Breeland and Xavier Woods defending in the second quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 5, 2021.

Lions' T. J. Hockenson celebrates teammate Brock Wrights' touchdown in the second quarter.

Lions' Brock Wrights' celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter.

Lions' Julian Okwara recovers a fumble by Minnesota for the turnover in the second quarter.

Lions’ T.J. Hockenson pulls in a first down reception in front of Vikings’ Xavier Woods in the second quarter.

The Lions' T. J. Hockenson and Kalif Raymond celebrate after Hockenson's touchdown in the second quarter.

Lion quarterback Jared Goff throws in the first half.

Lions' Brock Wright pulls in a reception with Vikings' Blake Lynch in the second quarter.

Lions' Josh Reynolds drags Vikings Troy Dye down the sideline after a reception and run in the second quarter.

Faithful Lions fans, in full outfits, cheer on the team as they get their first victory of the year.

Amon-Ra St. Brown isn't sneaking up on anybody anymore.

The Lions' Kalif Raymond pulls in a reception with the Vikings' Xavier Woods defending in the second quarter.

A confused Browns fan in the stands at the Detroi Lions, Minnesota Vikings game in Detroit.

Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike heads up field on a run in the fist quarter Sunday against the Vikings.

Lions' Alex Anzalone defends against Vikings' Tyler Conklin, who can't get both feet down in the end zone, denying a touchdown in the third quarter.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff is sacked by Vikings Blake Lynch in the third quarter.

Lions quarterback looks up at the video board while working with head coach Dan Campbell in the third quarter.

Lions running back Jamaal Williams hits the hole made by the offensive linemen on a run in the third quarter.

Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson gets fouled, going for a reception, by Vikings' Bashaud Breeland in the third quarter.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the sidelines in the third quarter.

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown can't pull in a reception with Vikings' Cameron Dantzler defending in the fourth quarter.

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws in the fourth quarter.

Lions’ Josh Woods and Amani Oruwariye bring down Vikings Justin Jefferson after a reception in the fourth quarter.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the sidelines in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterbacks Jared Goff and Tim Boyle work with coach Dan Campbell on the sideline during a break in the action in the fourth quarter.

Vikings' Blake Lynch causes the fumble, which the Vikings recover, by Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the fourth quarter.

Lions' quarterbacks Tim Boyle and Jared Goff on the bench after Goff fumbled the ball in the fourth quarter.

Lions T.J. Hockenson hangs onto a bobbling reception in the fourth quarter.

Lions' Josh Reynolds can't pull down a reception late in the fourth quarter.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff picks up a delay of game penalty late in the froth quarter.

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown leaves the field after making the big money play, a reception in the end zone for the game winning touchdown, with no time left on the clock, over the Vikings, 29-27.

Detroit Lions players Jermar Jefferson, Jerry Jacobs and head coach Dan Campbell sign autographs for members of the Oxford Jr. Wildcats football team during warmups before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 5, 2021.

Lions Executive Vice President and GM Brad Holmes wearing an Oxford High School football hat during warmups.

Injured Lions offensive linemen Frank Ragnow, wearing a Oxford Wildcats football t-shirt, goes off the field before game against the Vikings.

Lions owner Martha Ford talks with Lions Executive Vice President and GM talk during warmups.

Lions running back Jamaal Williams' shoes worn during ‘NFL My Cause My Cleats’ before the game against the Vikings.

Lions safety Tracy Walker's shoes worn during ';NFL My Cause My Cleats' before the game against the Vikings.

Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy's shoes worn during 'NFL My Cause My Cleats' before the game against the Vikings.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff's shoes worn during 'NFL My Cause My Cleats' before the game against the Vikings.

Lions safety Tracy Walker's shoes worn during 'NFL My Cause My Cleats' before the game against the Vikings.