Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 24 to 22
Sunday, December 8, 1996, Week 15The Minnesota Vikings played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, December 8, 1996, Week 15 of the 1996 season. The Vikings won by a score of 24-22. The Vikings swept the Lions for the 1996 season.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 173 | 116 | 0 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dennis Green Offensive Coordinator: Brian Billick Defensive Coordinator: Foge Fazio Special Teams Coordinator: Gary Zauner Quarterbacks Coach: Ray Sherman Wide Receivers Coach: Phillip "Chip" Myers Offensive Line Coach: Keith Rowen Running Backs Coach: Carl Hargrave Tight Ends Coach: Mike Tice Defensive Line Coach: John Levra Linebackers Coach: Tom Olivadotti Outside Linebackers Coach: Trent Walters Coaching Assistant: Erica Weiland Strength and Conditioning Coach: Steve Wetzel Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Friday Pro Personnel Assistant: Erica Weiland Coaches Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380 | 235 | 145 | 0 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Wayne Fontes Assistant Head Coach: Dave Levy Assistant Head Coach-Defense: John Teerlinck Offensive Coordinator: Tom Moore Defensive Coordinator: Jim Eddy Quarterbacks Coach: Greg Landry Wide Receivers Coach: Charlie Sanders Offensive Line Coach: Paul T. Boudreau Running Backs Coach: Maurice "Mo" Forte Tight Ends Coach: Steve Kazor Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Kazor Linebackers Coach: Howard Tippett, Don Clemons Cornerbacks Coach: Don Clemons Defensive Backs Coach: John Fontes Defensive Assistant Coach: Bert Hill, Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Frank Novak Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bert Hill General Manager: Chuck Schmidt Director of Pro Scouting: Kevin Colbert College Scout: Thomas Dimitroff, Rick Spielman Pro Scout: Rick Spielman