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| first contested = November 19, 1961 <br>Lions 37, Vikings 10 |
| first contested = November 19, 1961 <br>Lions 37, Vikings 10 |
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| mostrecent = September 25, 2022 <br> Vikings 28, Lions 24 |
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| nextmeeting = December 11, 2022 |
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| total = 122 |
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| largestvictory = Lions, 45–7 {{small|(1981)}} |
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| currentstreak = Vikings, 1 (2022–present) |
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| longeststreak = Vikings, 13 (1968–74) |
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| series = Vikings, 79–40–2 |
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The Lions and Vikings have played twice annually since the Vikings entered the league’s Western Conference in [[1961 NFL season|1961]]. The two teams moved to the [[NFC North|NFC Central]] after the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, which became the NFC North after the NFL's 2002 realignment. This is the only NFC North rivalry without any head-to-head postseason meetings. Both teams play in indoor stadiums, and both are known for their bad luck. |
The Lions and Vikings have played twice annually since the Vikings entered the league’s Western Conference in [[1961 NFL season|1961]]. The two teams moved to the [[NFC North|NFC Central]] after the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, which became the NFC North after the NFL's 2002 realignment. This is the only NFC North rivalry without any head-to-head postseason meetings. Both teams play in indoor stadiums, and both are known for their bad luck. |
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Since the rivalry's establishment with the Vikings joining the NFL in 1961, Minnesota has largely dominated the series. The most lopsided decades were in the 1970s and 2000s, with the Vikings going 35–5 against the Lions in those two decades. The Vikings lead the series |
Since the rivalry's establishment with the Vikings joining the NFL in 1961, Minnesota has largely dominated the series. The most lopsided decades were in the 1970s and 2000s, with the Vikings going 35–5 against the Lions in those two decades. The Vikings lead the series 80–40–2 as of 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dailynorseman.com/2018/12/21/18151532/a-brief-look-at-vikings-lions-history |title=A brief look at Vikings/Lions history |last=Glover |first=Ted |date=2018-12-21 |website=Daily Norseman |publisher=SB Nation |language=en |access-date=2019-12-24}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:18, 25 September 2022
First meeting | November 19, 1961 Lions 37, Vikings 10 |
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Latest meeting | September 25, 2022 Vikings 28, Lions 24 |
Next meeting | December 11, 2022 |
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Meetings total | 122 |
All-time series | Vikings, 79–40–2 |
Largest victory | Lions, 45–7 (1981) |
Longest win streak | Vikings, 13 (1968–74) |
Current win streak | Vikings, 1 (2022–present) |
The Lions–Vikings rivalry is an American football rivalry between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.[1] It is the most lopsided divisional rivalry in the NFC based on winning percentage.
The Lions and Vikings have played twice annually since the Vikings entered the league’s Western Conference in 1961. The two teams moved to the NFC Central after the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, which became the NFC North after the NFL's 2002 realignment. This is the only NFC North rivalry without any head-to-head postseason meetings. Both teams play in indoor stadiums, and both are known for their bad luck.
Since the rivalry's establishment with the Vikings joining the NFL in 1961, Minnesota has largely dominated the series. The most lopsided decades were in the 1970s and 2000s, with the Vikings going 35–5 against the Lions in those two decades. The Vikings lead the series 80–40–2 as of 2021.[2]
Game results
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1960s (Lions, 9–7–2)
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1970s (Vikings, 17–3)
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1980s (Vikings, 13–6)
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1990s (Tie, 10–10)
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2000s (Vikings, 18–2)
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2010s (Vikings, 11–9)
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2020s (Vikings, 4–1)
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Summary of Results
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See also
Other rivalries involving the two teams:
- Bears–Lions rivalry
- Bears–Vikings rivalry
- Lions–Packers rivalry
- Packers–Vikings rivalry
- Saints–Vikings rivalry
- Cowboys–Vikings rivalry
References
- ^ Sanders, Charlie; Paladino, Larry (2005). Charlie Sanders's Tales from the Detroit Lions. ISBN 9781582619101.
- ^ Glover, Ted (2018-12-21). "A brief look at Vikings/Lions history". Daily Norseman. SB Nation. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
External links
Further reading
- Gordon, Dick (October 2, 1968). "Ex-Lion Hall Awaits 11th Game of Rivalry". The Minneapolis Star. Retrieved February 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Lions and Vikings Renew Bruising Gridiron Rivalry". The Central New Jersey Home News. September 23, 1972. Retrieved February 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Sylvester, Curt (September 29, 1979). "Vikings, Lions meet—old fire gone". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved February 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Sylvester, Curt (September 20, 1981). "Playing for blood: Lions–Vikings rivalry shows signs of heating up". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved February 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Lions get chance". Lansing State Journal. December 14, 1981. Retrieved February 16, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- Goessling, Ben (November 24, 2016). "The hottest NFC North rivalry of 2016? Vikings-Lions? Believe it". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 16, 2021.