Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 23 to 31
Sunday, November 7, 1976, Week 9The Detroit Lions played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Sunday, November 7, 1976, Week 9 of the 1976 season. The Vikings won by a score of 31-23. The Vikings swept the Lions for the 1976 season.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 399 | 191 | 208 | 1 | 26 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Rick Forzano Interim Head Coach: Tommy Hudspeth Offensive Coordinator: Ken Shipp Defensive Coordinator: Jim Carr Special Teams Coordinator: Jerry Glanville Offensive Run Game Coordinator: Joe Bugel Quarterbacks Coach: Ken Shipp Wide Receivers Coach: Ken Shipp, Art Zeleznik Offensive Line Coach: Bruce Beatty Interior Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Gibson Defensive Line Coach: Fritz Shurmur Linebackers Coach: Jerry Glanville Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Carr Special Teams Coach: Bruce Beatty, Floyd Reese, Art Zeleznik Special Teams Assistant Coach: Bill Belichick Strength and Conditioning Coach: Floyd Reese General Manager: Russ Thomas Scout: Tommy Hudspeth Head Trainer: Kent Falb
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 430 | 347 | 83 | 4 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Neill Armstrong Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Buddy Ryan