Final / OT · Kickoff
2016 Regular season · Week 9 · U.S. Bank Stadium
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The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 22–16 on the road at U.S. Bank Stadium in overtime in Week 9 of the 2016 regular season on November 6, 2016. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 6 points.
It was the only game of Week 9 to need overtime.
The result moved the Lions to 5–4 and dropped the Vikings to 5–3. It was the Vikings’ third straight loss. The Lions finished 2016 at 9–7 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Vikings finished 2016 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 28–19 on October 25, 2015. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 16–13 on November 24, 2016.
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 25–10 after meeting No. 35 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.
