Game Recap
In a November 6 week 10 contest, the Vikings enjoyed a 44-17 victory over the Lions. After the Vikings led at the end of two, the Vikings came out on fire late and rolled to an easy victory.
The Vikings were guided by Wade Wilson who finished with 391 passing yards in the air, 2 TDs, was 28 of 35 passing. Rick Fenney rumbled for 1 TD. Anthony Carter had 188 yards receiving.
For the Lions, Rusty Hilger tossed in 1 TD. Pete Mandley had 1 touchdown.
The Vikings registered 553 total yards, 33 first downs, 1 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions finished with 89 total yards, 8 first downs, 2 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Detroit LionsDET 44-17
- Date: Sunday, November 6, 1988
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 553, Turnovers: 1
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 89, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
0 |
10 |
7 |
0 |
17 |
| MIN |
7 |
6 |
10 |
21 |
44 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Wade Wilson | MIN | 28-35 | 391 | 2 | 1 | 40 | |
| Rusty Hilger | DET | 8-22 | 63 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Rick Fenney | MIN | 6 | 48 | 1 | 20 | |
| Darryl Harris | MIN | 9 | 39 | 0 | 14 | |
| Alfred Anderson | MIN | 6 | 34 | 1 | 18 | |
| D.J. Dozier | MIN | 10 | 32 | 0 | 7 | |
| Garry James | DET | 8 | 28 | 0 | 12 | |
| James Jones | DET | 5 | 27 | 0 | 9 | |
| Wade Wilson | MIN | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Anthony Carter | MIN | 8 | 188 | 0 | 40 | |
| Steve Jordan | MIN | 8 | 88 | 1 | 24 | |
| Hassan Jones | MIN | 4 | 59 | 0 | 18 | |
| Pete Mandley | DET | 3 | 33 | 1 | 14 | |
| Jim Gustafson | MIN | 2 | 26 | 1 | 16 | |
| Darryl Harris | MIN | 3 | 17 | 0 | 6 | |
| Leo Lewis | MIN | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| Garry James | DET | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 15 | 68 | 0 | | |
| MIN | 39 | 198 | 4 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 8-22 | 63 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| MIN | 28-35 | 391 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
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