How did the Lions beat the Vikings' blitz in Week 8, according to Pardon My Take?

Pardon My Take said Detroit beat Minnesota 19-15 by keeping Brian Flores's defense on the field and running the ball until it tired. The Vikings blitzed on 26 of 29 dropbacks, about 89.7%, breaking their own record from the week before. Jahmyr Gibbs ran 23 times for 153 yards and a touchdown, and the Lions ran on 11 of their last 13 plays to close the game.

Gibbs became only the fifth player with 1,000 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns through seven games, with 1,058 yards.
Jared Goff looked confused by the pressure early before Detroit settled into screens and a trick run to Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Lions linebacker Jack Campbell was stretchered off and kept in hospital overnight for evaluation.

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