Final · Kickoff
2020 Regular season · Week 17 · Ford Field
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 37–35 on the road at Ford Field in Week 17 of the 2020 regular season on January 3, 2021. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Vikings to 7–9 and dropped the Lions to 5–11. It was the Lions’ fourth straight loss. The Vikings finished 2020 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2020 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings’ 37 points were their most in any game of 2020.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 34–20 on November 8, 2020. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 19–17 on October 10, 2021. The Vikings swept the 2020 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 32–12 after meeting No. 44 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.
