Game Recap
In a November 13 week 10 match-up in Minnesota, the Lions enjoyed a 32-31 victory over the Vikings. The Vikings had the edge heading into into the fourth 24-18 when Lions came back for the victory, outscoring the Vikings 14-7.
The Lions were guided by Karl Sweetan who threw for 226 yards. Pat Studstill had 116 yards receiving, 9 receptions.
For the Vikings, Fran Tarkenton had 5 interceptions.
The Lions registered 268 total yards, 16 first downs, 4 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Vikings registered 232 total yards, 15 first downs, 5 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Detroit LionsDET defeat Minnesota VikingsMIN 32-31
- Date: Sunday, November 13, 1966
- Game Time Kickoff:
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 268, Turnovers: 4
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 232, Turnovers: 5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| DET |
0 |
12 |
6 |
14 |
32 |
| MIN |
10 |
0 |
14 |
7 |
31 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Karl Sweetan | DET | 24-41 | 226 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fran Tarkenton | MIN | 11-24 | 106 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Tom Myers | DET | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Fran Tarkenton | MIN | 4 | 53 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bill Brown | MIN | 13 | 45 | 1 | 0 | |
| Dave Osborn | MIN | 16 | 39 | 1 | 0 | |
| Tom Nowatzke | DET | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| Amos Marsh | DET | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| Billy Ray Barnes | MIN | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| Karl Sweetan | DET | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Pat Studstill | DET | 9 | 116 | 0 | 0 | |
| Gail Cogdill | DET | 4 | 47 | 0 | 0 | |
| Preston Carpenter | MIN | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tom Nowatzke | DET | 5 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ron Kramer | DET | 6 | 28 | 0 | 0 | |
| Billy Ray Barnes | MIN | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bill Brown | MIN | 3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| Red Phillips | MIN | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 22 | 50 | 1 | | |
| MIN | 37 | 149 | 3 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 24-42 | 226 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| MIN | 11-24 | 106 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
More Game Information On The Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings
- Attendance:
- Weather: 30 degrees, relative humidity 74%, wind 13 mph, wind chill 20
- Time of Game:
