Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 13 · Ford Field
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 21–16 on the road at Ford Field in Week 13 of the 2005 regular season on December 4, 2005. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 5 points.
The result moved the Vikings to 7–5 and dropped the Lions to 4–8. It was the Vikings’ fifth straight win. It was the Lions’ third straight loss. The Vikings finished 2005 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2005 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 27–14 on November 6, 2005. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 26–17 on October 8, 2006. The Vikings swept the 2005 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 12–2 after meeting No. 14 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.
