Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 16 · Reliant Stadium
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Houston Texans 23–6 on the road at Reliant Stadium in Week 16 of the 2012 regular season on December 23, 2012.
The result moved the Vikings to 9–6 and dropped the Texans to 12–3. It was the Vikings’ third straight win. The Vikings finished 2012 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Texans finished 2012 at 12–4 and lost in the Divisional round. The Texans’ 6 points were their fewest in any game of 2012.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 28–21 on November 2, 2008. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 31–13 on October 9, 2016.
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 3–0 after meeting No. 3 since 2004 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.
