Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 24 to 27
Sunday, December 16, 2001, Week 14The Minnesota Vikings played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, December 16, 2001, Week 14 of the 2001 season. The Lions won by a score of 27-24. The Lions and the Vikings split the season series for the 2001 season, each winning one game.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 234 | 80 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dennis Green Assistant Head Coach: Mike Tice, Willie Shaw Offensive Coordinator: Sherman Lewis Defensive Coordinator: Emmitt Thomas Special Teams Coordinator: Gary Zauner Quarterbacks Coach: Alex Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Baggett Offensive Line Coach: Mike Tice Running Backs Coach: Carl Hargrave Tight Ends Coach: John Tice Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Dean Dalton Defensive Line Coach: Brian Baker Outside Linebackers Coach: Chuck Knox Jr. Inside Linebackers Coach: Richard Solomon Secondary Coach: Willie Shaw Defensive Assistant Coach: Trent Walters Coaching Assistant: Todd Downing Strength and Conditioning Coach: Steve Wetzel Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Daryl Lawrence Director of Pro Personnel: Richard Solomon Coaches Administrative Assistant: Sid Pillai Coaches Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Torrian Gray, Jason Phillips, Samuel Washington
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 369 | 202 | 167 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Marty Mornhinweg Defensive Coordinator: Vince Tobin Special Teams Coordinator: Chuck Priefer Quarterbacks Coach: Kevin Higgins Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Kirksey Offensive Line Coach: Carl Mauck Running Backs Coach: Maurice Carthon Tight Ends Coach: Sean Kugler Offensive Assistant Coach: Mike McHugh Offensive Quality Control Coach: John Misciagna Defensive Line Coach: Bill Young Linebackers Coach: Glenn Pires Defensive Secondary Coach: Dick Selcer Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Charles Haley Pass Rush Specialist: Charles Haley Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Quality Control Coach: Don Clemons, Mike McHugh Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jason Arapoff, Bert Hill, Malcolm Blacken Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Mondray Gee Staff Counsel: Martin Mayhew General Manager: Matt Millen Senior Director of Football Administration: Martin Mayhew Minority Coaching Fellowship: Ty Knott Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Ty Knott, Tim Duffie, Terry Grier, Jimmy Williams