Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 17 to 24
Sunday, October 8, 1989, Week 5The Detroit Lions played the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis on Sunday, October 8, 1989, Week 5 of the 1989 season. The Vikings won by a score of 24-17.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | 84 | 153 | 4 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Wayne Fontes Defensive Coordinator: Woody Widenhofer Quarterbacks Coach: June Jones, Mouse Davis Wide Receivers Coach: June Jones, Mouse Davis Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler Running Backs Coach: Dave Levy Tight Ends Coach: Charlie Sanders Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Inside Linebackers Coach: Herb Paterra Defensive Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Frank Gansz General Manager: Russ Thomas
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | 138 | 91 | 3 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jerry Burns Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: Floyd Peters Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Dick Rehbein Assistant Offensive Coordinator: Dick Rehbein Wide Receivers Coach: Jerry Brown Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Running Backs Coach: John Brunner Tight Ends Coach: Tom Batta Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Monte Kiffin Defensive Backs Coach: Pete Carroll Special Teams Coach: Tom Batta Consultant: Bud Grant Coaching Office Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg