Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 13 to 10
Sunday, September 7, 1986, Week 1The Detroit Lions played the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis on Sunday, September 7, 1986, Week 1 of the 1986 season. The Lions won by a score of 13-10.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 79 | 224 | 1 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Darryl Rogers Offensive Coordinator: Bob Baker Defensive Coordinator: Wayne Fontes Wide Receivers Coach: Paul Lanham Offensive Line Coach: Bill Muir Running Backs Coach: Ivy Williams Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Defensive Line Coach: Rex Norris Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Defensive Backs Coach: Willie Shaw Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Carl Battershell Strength and Conditioning Coach: Don Clemons General Manager: Russ Thomas Administrative Assistant: Don Doll Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275 | 213 | 62 | 2 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jerry Burns Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: Floyd Peters Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Rehbein Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Running Backs Coach: Marc Trestman Tight Ends Coach: Tom Batta Offensive Backfield Coach: Marc Trestman Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Monte Kiffin Defensive Backs Coach: Pete Carroll Special Teams Coach: Tom Batta Special Assistant: Bob Hollway Consultant: Bud Grant Football Operations: Bob Hollway Coaching Office Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg