Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 5 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 31–26 at home at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Week 5 of the 2001 regular season on October 14, 2001. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 5 points.
The result moved the Vikings to 2–3 and dropped the Lions to 0–4. It was the Lions’ fourth straight loss. The Lions finished 2001 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings finished 2001 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 24–17 on November 30, 2000. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 27–24 on December 16, 2001.
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 4–1 after meeting No. 5 since 1999 Full series history
Jefferson, who missed the win over Miami with a sprained ankle, is set to face the Saints barring a setback in warmups, Jeff Darlington reported, while Addison's hamstring is likely to keep him out.
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.
