The Lionsâ€"Vikings rivalry is an American football rivalry between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.
The Lions and Vikings have been battling since the Vikings entered the league in 1961. Minnesota has dominated the series; however, Detroit has given the Vikings many close games over the years. The Vikings went 3â€"8â€"1 against Detroit before Bud Grant became the head coach of the Vikings in 1967.
Game results
1960s (Lions 9â€"7â€"2)
1970s (Vikings 17â€"3)
1980s (Vikings 13â€"6)
1990s (Lions 10 â€" Vikings 10)
2000s (Vikings 18â€"2)
2010s (Lions 9â€"7)
See also
Other rivalries involving the two teams:
- Bearsâ€"Lions rivalry
- Bearsâ€"Vikings rivalry
- Lionsâ€"Packers rivalry
- Packersâ€"Vikings rivalry
References
External links
- NFL.com All-Time Team vs. Team Results
- mcubed.net's Lions-Vikings Series History 1966-present