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

Detroit’s offense couldn’t find rhythm, while the defense and special teams had uneven showings in a 27-24 defeat to Minnesota.

Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes in his third career start and the Lions struggled to sustain offensive possessions for the third straight game as the Vikings upset the Lions, 27-24, at Ford Field.

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

The Minnesota Vikings have been urged to consider making an extremely surprising quarterback trade after the Carson Wentz injury.

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J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in his return from an ankle injury, leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions.

That kid who played quarterback for the Vikings on Sunday — the 22-year-old with the frizzy hair, baggy clothes and unspoiled grin — could change everything. Let’s not leap to dreams of Super Bowl championships.

Minnesota’s upcoming schedule ranks easier than the Lions, Bears, and Packers, keeping the door open for a late-season push.