Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (December 9, 1978)

Game Recap

In a December week 15 match-up in Detroit, the Lions finished with a 45-14 victory against the Vikings. The Lions jumped in front early leading 28-7 at the half and coasted to a straightforward victory.

The Lions were guided by Gary Danielson who had 352 yards passing, 5 TDs, was 26 of 33 passing. Leonard Thompson caught 93 receiving yards, 3 TDs.

For the Vikings, Fran Tarkenton tossed in 231 yards, 1 TD. Bob Tucker caught 73 receiving yards.

The Lions finished with 507 total yards, 22 first downs, 2 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Vikings registered 235 total yards, 16 first downs, 3 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

• Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 45-14
• Date: Saturday, December 9, 1978
• Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
• Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 507, Turnovers: 2
• Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 235, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	TOT
MIN	0	7	7	0	14
DET	14	14	3	14	45

Passing Leaders

PLAYER		C-A	YDS	TD	INT	LNG
Gary Danielson	DET	26-33	352	5	1	45
Fran Tarkenton	MIN	18-34	231	1	2	35
Bob Lee	MIN	2-2	10	0	0	6

Rushing Leaders

PLAYER		ATT	YDS	TD	LNG
Dexter Bussey	DET	13	77	0	29
Lawrence Gaines	DET	6	29	0	9
Horace King	DET	5	17	0	11
Gary Danielson	DET	1	15	0	15
Chuck Foreman	MIN	7	13	0	9
Rick Kane	DET	3	11	0	5
Tony Daykin	DET	1	8	0	8

Receiving Leaders

PLAYER		REC	YDS	TD	LNG
Leonard Thompson	DET	5	93	3	45
Luther Blue	DET	6	77	0	23
Bob Tucker	MIN	5	73	0	35
Horace King	DET	6	63	2	34
Freddie Scott	DET	3	50	0	28
Sammy White	MIN	2	43	0	32
Rick Kane	DET	3	40	0	26
Robert Miller	MIN	3	36	0	15

Team Total Rushing

TM	ATT	YDS	TD
DET	30	157	0
MIN	18	22	1

Team Total Passing

TM	C-A	YDS	TD	INT	SCK
DET	26-33	352	5	1	1
MIN	20-36	241	1	2	2

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