Get ready for an epic showdown! The Minnesota Vikings clash with the Detroit Lions today, and it’s a must-win for the Vikings to stay undefeated and hold their NFC North lead. The Lions, fresh off a dominant victory over the Cowboys, are roaring into this divisional battle ready to make a statement!

The game will be broadcast by FOX with Adam Amin handling play-by-play, Greg Olsen providing color commentary, and the legendary Pam Oliver on the sidelines. On the field, Clay Martin and his officiating crew will be keeping things in check for this exciting NFC clash!

With high hopes, the Lions entered their Week 8 showdown against the undefeated Vikings, but some fans couldn’t help but worry about the “Greg Olsen curse.” The buzz around the Lions’ struggles whenever Olsen calls their games filled social media, with many dubbing him a bad omen for Detroit.

Despite the superstition, the Lions started the game strong, overcoming an early 10-point deficit after a failed fake punt allowed the Vikings to score quickly. However, a 45-yard touchdown run by Jahmyr Gibbs and a 35-yard touchdown catch by Amon-Ra St. Brown helped Detroit flip the script, taking a 14-10 lead in the second quarter.

With the game hanging in the balance, Lions fans were hopeful that this would be the day the “ Confirms that the Lions are about to have a bad game. Greg Olsen is the kiss of death to the Lions” finally ended. However, the outcome would ultimately rest on Detroit’s ability to maintain their momentum and overcome the loss of star pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson, who was out with a season-ending injury.

“Which is unfortunate because he’s one of the best at what he does!” commented one. Fans already estimated that thew Lions are to lose, since Olsen is at booth. Because “The curse of Greg Olsen is alive.” 

Another reaction comes as, “Greg Olsen calling my game curse goodbye i’m out Vikings by seven quintillion.” Seemingly, the Lions have no chance of winning the game as per the Lions fans, hope for a miracle could only save them.

As the Lions and Vikings battled for NFC North supremacy, all eyes remained on whether the curse would persist or if Detroit could break through and secure a key divisional win.

Lions break ‘Greg Olsen Curse’ with thrilling 31-29 win over Vikings

In a nail-biting contest, the Detroit Lions handed the Minnesota Vikings their first loss of the season, edging them 31-29 on a last-minute field goal by rookie Jake Bates. The Lions’ victory also seemed to shatter the infamous ‘Greg Olsen curse,’ as Detroit pulled off a fourth straight win against Minnesota with Olsen in the broadcast booth.

Jake Bates, who has been͏ perfect all season, ͏d͏rilled a 44-͏yard f͏ield goa͏l with just ͏15 seconds left on ͏t͏h͏e c͏lo͏ck, capp͏ing off a b͏ack-and-͏forth battle between th͏e NF͏C North rivals.͏ The Lions improved to 5-1, overtaki͏ng the Vikings͏ for first pla͏ce͏ in t͏he͏ divis͏ion.

Jahmy͏r Gib͏b͏s ͏was͏ instrumental for the Lions, rushi͏ng for͏ 116 yards and two t͏ou͏chdow͏ns. He͏ als͏o helped lead D͏et͏roit d͏own the field ͏for Ba͏t͏es’ g͏ame-wi͏nnin͏g ͏k͏ick, with a c͏ru͏cial 16-yard reception and a 14-ya͏rd run that set up the winning͏ play.

Jared Goff was nearly flawless, completing 22 of 25 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns. He continued his hot streak, posting a 140-plus passer rating for the third straight game, joining NFL legends like Aaron Rodgers, Kurt Warner, and Roger Staubach in the record books.

On the other side, the Vikings mounted a valiant effort. Ivan Pace Jr. ignited hopes for a comeback when he returned a David Montgomery fumble 35 yards for a touchdown, giving Minnesota a 29-28 lead late in the fourth quarter. However, Sam Darnold’s two-point conversion attempt sailed wide of Justin Jefferson, keeping the game within reach for the Lions.

Aaron Jones, despite being questionable with a hamstring injury, rushed for 93 yards and a touchdown for the Vikings. Rookie kicker Will Reichard remained perfect with three field goals, including a 57-yarder, but Minnesota’s offense couldn’t finish strong as Darnold was sacked on their final possession by Trevor Nowaske.

For the Lions, the win marks their longest streak over the Vikings since the early 1960s, and perhaps more importantly, it’s a game that broke the notorious “Greg Olsen curse,” showing that Detroit can indeed win with him calling the game.