Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 13 to 16

Sunday, November 3, 1985, Week 9

The Detroit Lions played the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis on Sunday, November 3, 1985, Week 9 of the 1985 season. The Vikings won by a score of 16-13.


Detroit Lions offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
153 84 69 0 11

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 Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel


Minnesota Vikings offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
301 138 163 2 20

Coaches

Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Rehbein Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Running Backs Coach: Marc Trestman Offensive Backfield Coach: Marc Trestman Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Defensive Backs Coach: Pete Carroll Defensive Assistant Coach: Tom Batta Special Teams Coach: Tom Batta Kicking Coach: Tom Batta