Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 20 to 16
Sunday, October 20, 1974, Week 6The Detroit Lions played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Sunday, October 20, 1974, Week 6 of the 1974 season. The Lions won by a score of 20-16. The Vikings and the Lions split the season series for the 1974 season, each winning one game.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 276 | 82 | 1 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Rick Forzano Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Leon McLaughlin Offensive Backfield Coach: Wally English Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Jerry Glanville, John Meyer Defensive Backfield Coach: Bob Hollway General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 210 | 161 | 2 | 25 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Neill Armstrong Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Jack Patera