Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (December 23, 2018)

Game Recap


In a December 23 week 16 clash in Detroit, the Vikings posted a 27-9 victory against the Lions. The Vikings had the lead after the second 14-9 and coasted to a comfortable win.

The Vikings were led by Kirk Cousins who tossed in 253 pass yards, 3 touchdowns, zero picks, was 21 of 28 passing. Kyle Rudolph had 122 yards receiving, 2 TDs, 9 receptions.

For the Lions, Matthew Stafford had zero INTs.

The Vikings registered 340 total yards, 16 first downs, 0 turnovers and 11 penalties. They were 4 of 13 on third downs. The Lions registered 223 total yards, 17 first downs, 0 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 4 of 16 on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Detroit LionsDET 27-9
  • Date: Sunday, December 23, 2018
  • Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 340, Turnovers: 0
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 223, Turnovers: 0
  • Game Odds:
  • -- Line Point Spread: MIN by 6.5
  • -- Over/Under: 41.5

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIN 0 14 3 10 27
DET 3 6 0 0 9

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Kirk CousinsMIN21-282533044
Matthew StaffordDET18-321160021
Matt CasselDET5-11450011

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Dalvin CookMIN1673018
Zach ZennerDET845029
LeGarrette BlountDET1129010
Latavius MurrayMIN922011
Matt CasselDET114014
Adam ThielenMIN1303
C.J. HamMIN1101

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Kyle RudolphMIN9122244
Adam ThielenMIN580040
Kenny GolladayDET658021
T.J. JonesDET642012
Dalvin CookMIN335020
Zach ZennerDET222011
Levine ToiloloDET116016
Andy JonesDET112012

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DET23860
MIN281000

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DET23-43161003
MIN21-28253302

More Game Information On The Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions

  • Attendance: 61,641
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  • Time of Game: 3:09 - 3 hours, 09 minutes
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