Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 14 · Pontiac Silverdome
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The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 27–24 at home at Pontiac Silverdome in Week 14 of the 2001 regular season on December 16, 2001. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Lions to 1–12 and dropped the Vikings to 5–8. The Vikings finished 2001 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2001 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 31–26 on October 14, 2001. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 31–24 on October 13, 2002. The teams split their two 2001 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 Vikings lead the series 4–2 after meeting No. 6 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.
