Final · Kickoff
2017 Regular season · Week 12 · Ford Field
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 30–23 on the road at Ford Field in Week 12 of the 2017 regular season on November 23, 2017. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Vikings to 9–2 and dropped the Lions to 6–5. It was the Vikings’ seventh straight win. The Vikings finished 2017 at 13–3 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. The Lions finished 2017 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 14–7 on October 1, 2017. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 24–9 on November 4, 2018. The teams split their two 2017 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 26–12 after meeting No. 38 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.
