DETROIT (Interstat) — The Minnesota Vikings built an early lead and held off a late Detroit Lions rally for a 27-24 victory at Ford Field on Sunday.

The Vikings scored touchdowns on their first two possessions and led 17-7 after the first quarter. J.J. McCarthy threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score for Minnesota. The Lions, led by Jared Goff’s 284 passing yards and two touchdowns, closed the gap with a fourth-quarter score but could not complete the comeback.

The win evens the Vikings’ record at 4-4, while the Lions fall to 5-3.