Final · Kickoff
2007 Regular season · Week 13 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 42–10 at home at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Week 13 of the 2007 regular season on December 2, 2007.
No other game of Week 13 was decided by as many points.
The result moved the Vikings to 6–6 and dropped the Lions to 6–6. It was the Vikings’ third straight win. It was the Lions’ fourth straight loss. The Lions finished 2007 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings finished 2007 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings’ 42 points were their most in any game of 2007.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 20–17 on September 16, 2007. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 12–10 on October 12, 2008. The teams split their two 2007 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 15–3 after meeting No. 18 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.
