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Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions on January 3, 2021

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, Jan. 3, 2021

The Vikings are ending a regular season in Detroit for the first time since the 2010 campaign ended on Jan. 2, 2011.

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History: Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions

  • All-Time Record: The Vikings are 76-39-2 against the Lions. Minnesota is 35-23-1 on the road.
  • Series Notes: Minnesota has more victories against Detroit than any other franchise.
  • Current Streak: The Vikings have won five in a row, dating to Thanksgiving 2017.
  • Last time in Detroit (2019): The Vikings won 42-30.

Facts to Know

Detroit Lions

  • Head Coach Matt Patricia is 9-22-1 through two seasons in Detroit, including 2-10 in NFC North games.
  • Quarterback Matthew Stafford
  • WR Kenny Golladay made his first Pro Bowl in 2019 after totaling 65 catches for 1,190 yards and 11 scores. It marked his second consecutive 1,000-yard season.

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