Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (December 17, 1977)

Game Recap


In a week 14 meeting in Detroit, the Vikings enjoyed a 30-21 victory against the Lions.

The Vikings were led by Bob Lee who finished with 206 passing yards, 2 TDs, 0 interceptions, was 11 of 16 passing. Chuck Foreman ran for 156 rushing yards, 2 TDs. Ahmad Rashad finished with 139 receiving yards, 1 TD.

For the Lions, Gary Danielson threw for 1 touchdown. David Hill finished with 96 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.

The Vikings finished with 393 total yards, 18 first downs, 1 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Lions finished with 172 total yards, 14 first downs, 3 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Minnesota VikingsMIN defeat Detroit LionsDET 30-21
  • Date: Saturday, December 17, 1977
  • Game Time Kickoff: 10:00PM
  • Minnesota Vikings Stats - Yards: 393, Turnovers: 1
  • Detroit Lions Stats - Yards: 172, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
MIN 7 10 13 0 30
DET 7 0 7 7 21

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Bob LeeMIN11-162062048
Gary DanielsonDET11-301531261

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Chuck ForemanMIN33156227
Sammy JohnsonMIN82306
Brent McClanahanMIN82007
Gary DanielsonDET116016
Eddie PaytonDET214014
Dexter BusseyDET71004
Horace KingDET2405

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Ahmad RashadMIN8139148
David HillDET396161
Sammy WhiteMIN129129
Leonard ThompsonDET220010
Bob GrimMIN119019
Stu VoigtMIN119019
J.D. HillDET216010
Ray JarvisDET114014

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DET21500
MIN521942

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DET11-30153123
MIN11-16206201

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