Final · Kickoff
2003 Regular season · Week 3 · Ford Field
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 23–13 on the road at Ford Field in Week 3 of the 2003 regular season on September 21, 2003.
The result moved the Vikings to 3–0 and dropped the Lions to 1–2. It was the Vikings’ third straight win. The Vikings finished 2003 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2003 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 38–36 on December 29, 2002. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 24–14 on November 23, 2003.
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 7–2 after meeting No. 9 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.
