Za'Darius Smith's 17-yard sack vs. Darnold showcases exactly why Lions traded for him

Detroit Lions outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith's 17-yard sack vs. Darnold showcases exactly why the Lions traded for him.

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Watch highlights from the Week 18 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions during the 2024 NFL season.

Watch all of Jahmyr Gibbs' best plays from his career-high 4-touchdown game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL regular season.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs' fourth touchdown of night ties Lions' franchise record for a single game.

Detroit Lions' cross-blitz frees up Lions linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad for a sack against Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs' hasty 47-yard rush puts him over the century mark against the Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs' third TD of game boosts the Lions' lead to 23-9 over the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold flees the pocket for a 27-yard rope to Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor on the run.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's 37th touchdown pass of 2024 boosts the Lions' lead to 16-9 over the Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's massive launch lands in Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith's hands near midfield for an interception.

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers burns the Detroit Lions for a 58-yard burst — which is his longest run since his rookie year in the 2020 NFL regular season.

Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard delivers a fourth-down stop with a deflection at the line of scrimmage on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's throw.

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates' 48-yard field goal boosts the Lions' lead to 10-6 as 'Sunday Night Football' enters halftime

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace's interception on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's dump-off throw sets the Vikings up with the football deep in Detroit's own territory.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's 31-yard connection with Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson gets Minnesota into red zone for the first time of their game against the Detroit Lions in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL regular season.

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel lays a jaw-dropping boom on Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs during a swing pass.

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs' lightning-quick sift thru Minnesota Vikings' defense produces 25-yard touchdown.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams' truck stick of Stephon Gilmore punctuates his 14-yard reception on fourth down.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff rips a 23-yard dart to Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown over the middle.

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard engulfs Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a major tackle for a loss on third down in the opening minutes.