Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 21 to 41
Sunday, November 17, 1985, Week 11The Minnesota Vikings played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, November 17, 1985, Week 11 of the 1985 season. The Lions won by a score of 41-21. The Lions and the Vikings split the season series for the 1985 season, each winning one game.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | 248 | 63 | 5 | 16 |
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
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 | 217 | 148 | 2 | 24 |
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