Final · Kickoff
2023 Regular season · Week 18 · Ford Field
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The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 30–20 at home at Ford Field in Week 18 of the 2023 regular season on January 7, 2024.
The result moved the Lions to 12–5 and dropped the Vikings to 7–10. It was the Vikings’ fourth straight loss. The Vikings finished 2023 at 7–10 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2023 at 12–5 and lost in the NFC Championship Game.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 30–24 on December 24, 2023. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 31–29 on October 20, 2024. The Lions swept the 2023 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 34–16 after meeting No. 50 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.
