Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 30 to 21
Saturday, December 17, 1977, Week 14The Minnesota Vikings played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Saturday, December 17, 1977, Week 14 of the 1977 season. The Vikings won by a score of 30-21. The Vikings swept the Lions for the 1977 season. With this game, the Lions finished the season 5-2-0 at home, while the Vikings finished 4-3-0 on the road for the 1977 season.
The Lions finished the season with a record of 6-8-0, while the Vikings finished the season at 9-5-0.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393 | 199 | 194 | 1 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Neill Armstrong Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Buddy Ryan
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | 122 | 50 | 3 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tommy Hudspeth Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Fritz Shurmur Quarterbacks Coach: Ed Hughes Wide Receivers Coach: Bill Belichick, Ed Hughes Offensive Line Coach: John Payne Tight Ends Coach: Bill Belichick Offensive Backfield Coach: Wally English Defensive Line Coach: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Rollie Dotsch Defensive Backfield Coach: Burnie Miller Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese Special Teams Assistant Coach: Bill Belichick Strength and Conditioning Coach: Floyd Reese General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb