Final · Kickoff
2023 Regular season · Week 16 · U.S. Bank Stadium
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The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–24 on the road at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 16 of the 2023 regular season on December 24, 2023. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 6 points.
The result moved the Lions to 11–4 and dropped the Vikings to 7–8. The Lions finished 2023 at 12–5 and lost in the NFC Championship Game. The Vikings finished 2023 at 7–10 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 34–23 on December 11, 2022. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 30–20 on January 7, 2024.
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 34–15 after meeting No. 49 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.
