Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 13 to 10

Sunday, September 30, 1979, Week 5

The Minnesota Vikings played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, September 30, 1979, Week 5 of the 1979 season. The Vikings won by a score of 13-10.


Minnesota Vikings offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
287 150 137 2 18

Coaches

Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese


Detroit Lions offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
193 97 96 2 11

Coaches

Head Coach: Monte Clark Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Schnelker Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Schnelker Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Running Backs Coach: Jimmy Raye Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: Jimmy Raye Defensive Line Coach: Floyd Peters Linebackers Coach: Marty Schottenheimer Defensive Backfield Coach: Billy Atkins Special Teams Coach: Larry Pasquale General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb