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The last undefeated NFL team in 2026 has lost
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- The Detroit Lions defeated the Minnesota Vikings 19-15, ending the Vikings' 6-0 start and their 11-game regular-season winning streak, the longest active streak in the NFL.
- The Vikings led briefly in the fourth quarter but were overtaken by the Lions after a late touchdown by Jameson Williams, with Minnesota's offense struggling to regain momentum.
- Minnesota's offense has been inconsistent all season, ranking in the bottom third of the league in scoring and near the bottom in yards per game despite their strong start.
- The Vikings relied heavily on blitzing defense, but Detroit's quarterback Jared Goff managed to counter effectively, and Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs excelled with 153 rushing yards and 12 forced missed tackles.
- The game was briefly paused due to an injury to Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, who was taken to the hospital for evaluation of a neck injury; his condition remains unknown.
