Game Recap
In a January week 17 meeting, the Vikings completed a 37-35 win over the Lions. Vikings took the in the first two quarters 21-16 and hung on in the second.
The Vikings were led by Kirk Cousins who connected on 405 yards in the air, 3 TDs, 0 INTs, was 28 of 40 passing. Alexander Mattison rumbled for 95 yards on the ground, 1 TD. Justin Jefferson finished with 133 receiving yards, 9 receptions.
For the Lions, Matthew Stafford tossed in 293 yards, 3 TDs, was 20 of 31 passing. Adrian Peterson had 1 touchdown. Marvin Jones had 180 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns.
The Vikings finished with 508 total yards, 31 first downs, 0 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 4 of 13 on third downs. The Lions finished with 417 total yards, 21 first downs, 2 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 5 of 10 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Detroit LionsDET 37-35
- Date: Sunday, January 3, 2021
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 508, Turnovers: 0
- Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 417, Turnovers: 2
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: MIN by 3.0
- -- Over/Under: 53.5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| MIN |
7 |
14 |
10 |
6 |
37 |
| DET |
6 |
10 |
13 |
6 |
35 |
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| DET | 22 | 129 | 2 | | |
| MIN | 31 | 125 | 2 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| DET | 20-31 | 293 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| MIN | 28-40 | 405 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
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- Time of Game: 3:07 - 3 hours, 07 minutes