Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 17 · Ford Field
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 38–36 on the road at Ford Field in Week 17 of the 2002 regular season on December 29, 2002. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The 74 combined points were the most in any game of Week 17.
The result moved the Vikings to 6–10 and dropped the Lions to 3–13. It was the Vikings’ third straight win. It was the Lions’ eighth straight loss. The Vikings finished 2002 at 6–10 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2002 at 3–13 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 31–24 on October 13, 2002. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 23–13 on September 21, 2003. The Vikings swept the 2002 season series.
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 6–2 after meeting No. 8 since 1999 Full series history
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.
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.
