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Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings Sept. 25, 2022

The Vikings are hosting the Lions in September for the first time since 2015.

WEEK 3 • SUN 09/25 • FINAL
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History: Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings

  • All-Time Record: The Vikings are 79-40-2 (no playoff meetings) against the Lions. Their home record against Detroit is 43-16-1. 
  • Series Notes: Both teams have scored double-digit points in the past four meetings, but the past three contests have all been decided by two points.
  • Current Streak: The Lions snapped an eight-game losing streak to the Vikings when they defeated Minnesota last December.
  • Last time in Minnesota (2021): The Vikings defeated the Lions 19-17.

Facts to Know

Detroit Lions

  • After a trio of consecutive losing seasons under Matt Patricia, the Lions hired Dan Campbell in January 2021 to take over as Detroit's head coach.
  • The Lions have not recorded double-digit wins since the 2014 season. 
  • Detroit's defense ranked last in the NFL last season in net yards allowed per passing attempt (7.2). 

Minnesota Vikings

  • Greg Joseph made a 54-yard field goal as time expired for a 19-17 victory last October. 
  • Kirk Cousins' 4,221 passing yards in 2021 ranked ninth in the NFL
  • Danielle Hunter has recorded 12 of his 60.5 career sacks in games against Detroit.

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