Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 16 to 14
Sunday, October 21, 1984, Week 8The Detroit Lions played the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis on Sunday, October 21, 1984, Week 8 of the 1984 season. The Lions won by a score of 16-14. The Vikings and the Lions split the season series for the 1984 season, each winning one game.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 435 | 260 | 175 | 3 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Coordinator: Bill Nelsen Defensive Coordinator: Ed Beard Quarterbacks Coach: Bill Nelsen Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Running Backs Coach: Ivy Williams Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: Bill Johnson Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Ed Beard Defensive Backfield Coach: Mel Phillips Special Teams Coach: Joe Madden Special Assignments Coach: Don Doll General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 157 | 33 | 2 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Floyd Reese Running Backs Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Tom Batta Outside Linebackers Coach: Mike Sweatman Special Teams Coach: Mike Sweatman Special Assistant Coach: Dick Rehbein Quality Control Coach: Bob Hollway