Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 4 · Ford Field
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 20–13 on the road at Ford Field in Week 4 of the 2012 regular season on September 30, 2012. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Vikings to 3–1 and dropped the Lions to 1–3. It was the Lions’ third straight loss. The Vikings finished 2012 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Lions finished 2012 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 34–28 on December 11, 2011. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 34–24 on November 11, 2012.
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 21–6 after meeting No. 27 since 1999 Full series history
Jefferson returns from the ankle sprain that cost him the win over Miami, while Minnesota holds Addison and Odell Beckham Jr. out against the Saints.
New Orleans will add its greatest quarterback to the Superdome's Ring of Honor on Sunday, two months after his first-ballot enshrinement in Canton. He also receives his Hall of Fame ring during the ceremony.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
