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1999 Regular season · Week 17 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 24–17 at home at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Week 17 of the 1999 regular season on January 2, 2000. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Vikings to 10–6 and dropped the Lions to 8–8. It was the Vikings’ third straight win. It was the Lions’ fourth straight loss. The Lions finished 1999 at 8–8 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Vikings finished 1999 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 25–23 on October 17, 1999. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 31–24 on October 1, 2000. The teams split their two 1999 meetings.
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 Series tied 1–1 after meeting No. 2 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.
