Final · Kickoff
2016 Regular season · Week 12 · Ford Field
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The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 16–13 at home at Ford Field in Week 12 of the 2016 regular season on November 24, 2016. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Lions to 7–4 and dropped the Vikings to 6–5. It was the Lions’ third straight win. The Vikings finished 2016 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2016 at 9–7 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 22–16 on November 6, 2016. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 14–7 on October 1, 2017. The Lions swept the 2016 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 25–11 after meeting No. 36 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.
