Final · Kickoff
2021 Regular season · Week 5 · U.S. Bank Stadium
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 19–17 at home at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 5 of the 2021 regular season on October 10, 2021. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Vikings to 2–3 and dropped the Lions to 0–5. It was the Lions’ fifth straight loss. The Lions finished 2021 at 3–13–1 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings finished 2021 at 8–9 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 37–35 on January 3, 2021. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 29–27 on December 5, 2021.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Vikings lead the series 33–12 after meeting No. 45 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
