{"id":862,"date":"2022-12-11T13:09:34","date_gmt":"2022-12-11T18:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=862"},"modified":"2022-12-11T13:09:34","modified_gmt":"2022-12-11T18:09:34","slug":"game-notes-minnesota-vikings-at-detroit-lions-11-dec-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/game-notes-minnesota-vikings-at-detroit-lions-11-dec-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Notes: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions (11-Dec-22)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a week 14 clash, the 10-2 Minnesota Vikings<\/a> make the trip to the 5-7 Detroit Lions<\/a> on Sunday, December 11. The kickoff is scheduled for 1:00PM ET in Detroit. They last dueled with the Vikings bouncing the Lions 28-24<\/a> on Sunday, September 25, 2022. In this series of late, the Vikings hold the edge 9-1 in their most recent contests.<\/p>\n

The Vikings are 9-1 over their last 10 games. <\/p>\n

The Vikings have won their last 2 games, they have also won their last 4 games on the road. <\/p>\n

The Lions have won 4 of their last 5 games, and they have also lost 17 of their last 24 games at home. <\/p>\n

Per oddsmakers, the Lions are 2.5 point favorites. The over\/under is currently set at 51.5. <\/p>\n

The Vikings are anchored by Kirk Cousins<\/a> who has thrown for 2,933 yards, 18 td passes with 9 interceptions this year. Dalvin Cook<\/a> has barreled for 927 yards with 7 TDs. Justin Jefferson<\/a> has 88 catches for 1,277 yards and 6 TDs.<\/p>\n

The Lions are led by Jared Goff<\/a> who has thrown for 3,022 yards, 19 td passes with 7 picks this season. Jamaal Williams<\/a> has rumbled for 769 yards with 14 TDs. Amon-Ra St. Brown<\/a> has 76 catches for 830 yards and 6 TDs.<\/p>\n

The Vikings are the team to beat in the NFC North while the Lions are in 2nd in the NFC North.<\/p>\n

Kirk Cousins is 15-5 as a starter in his last 20. Kirk Cousins is 8-2 as a starter against the Lions. <\/p>\n

The Lions are among the tops offensively. The Lions are ranked among the worst defensively in the league.<\/p>\n

The Vikings come in off a victory against the New York Jets 27-22. The Lions come into the game off a win versus the Jacksonville Jaguars 40-14. <\/p>\n

Next week the Vikings welcome the the Indianapolis Colts and the Lions visit the New York Jets. <\/span><\/p>\n

Game Details<\/h3>\n

• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings (MIN) at Detroit Lions (DET)
• Date: December 11, 2022
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Ford Field
• TV: FOX
• Ford Field Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 39F; 76% humidity; wind: WNW 7 mph<\/p>\n

TEAM STATS COMPARISON<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\n2022<\/th>\n<\/th>\nLAST 10<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/th>\nMIN<\/th>\nDET<\/th>\n<\/th>\nMIN<\/th>\nDET<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Record<\/td>\n10-2<\/td>\n5-7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n9-1<\/td>\n4-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Home Record<\/td>\n6-1<\/td>\n3-4<\/td>\n<\/td>\n5-1<\/td>\n2-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Away Record<\/td>\n4-1<\/td>\n2-3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n4-0<\/td>\n2-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Points Scored\/Game<\/td>\n24.1<\/td>\n26.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n25.9<\/td>\n24.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Points Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n23.3<\/td>\n27.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n24.8<\/td>\n25.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Point Differential<\/td>\n+10<\/td>\n-9<\/td>\n<\/td>\n+11<\/td>\n-15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards\/Game<\/td>\n335.8<\/td>\n369.1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n337.1<\/td>\n361.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n398.7<\/td>\n402.2<\/td>\n<\/td>\n396.0<\/td>\n397.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Yards\/Game<\/td>\n234.1<\/td>\n242.1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n233.8<\/td>\n246.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passing Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n283.6<\/td>\n252.5<\/td>\n<\/td>\n285.3<\/td>\n248.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rushing Yards\/Game<\/td>\n101.8<\/td>\n127.0<\/td>\n<\/td>\n103.3<\/td>\n115.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rushing Yards Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n115.1<\/td>\n149.7<\/td>\n<\/td>\n110.7<\/td>\n149.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Downs\/Game<\/td>\n21.5<\/td>\n22.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n21.9<\/td>\n22.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Downs Allowed\/Game<\/td>\n21.7<\/td>\n23.3<\/td>\n<\/td>\n21.4<\/td>\n23.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd Down Conv %<\/td>\n40.6<\/td>\n42.8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n42.1<\/td>\n41.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opp 3rd Down Conv %<\/td>\n38.3<\/td>\n48.6<\/td>\n<\/td>\n37.0<\/td>\n47.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turnover Margin<\/td>\n+8<\/td>\n+1<\/td>\n<\/td>\n+8<\/td>\n+1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Games<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

<\/p>\n

Minnesota Vikings 2022 Leaders<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
PASSING<\/strong><\/td>\nC-A<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nSK<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kirk Cousins<\/td>\n290-449<\/td>\n2,933<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RUSHING<\/strong><\/td>\nATT<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nDalvin Cook<\/td>\n198<\/td>\n927<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n81<\/td>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RECEIVING<\/strong><\/td>\nREC<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nJustin Jefferson<\/td>\n88<\/td>\n1,277<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n64<\/td>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Detroit Lions 2022 Leaders<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
PASSING<\/strong><\/td>\nC-A<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nINT<\/td>\nSK<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jared Goff<\/td>\n263-405<\/td>\n3,022<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RUSHING<\/strong><\/td>\nATT<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nJamaal Williams<\/td>\n188<\/td>\n769<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n51<\/td>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
RECEIVING<\/strong><\/td>\nREC<\/td>\nYDS<\/td>\nTD<\/td>\nLNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\nAmon-Ra St. Brown<\/td>\n76<\/td>\n830<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Last 10 Meetings<\/h3>\n