Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 7 to 28
Sunday, November 11, 1973, Week 9The Detroit Lions played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Sunday, November 11, 1973, Week 9 of the 1973 season. The Vikings won by a score of 28-7. The Vikings continued their winning streak, now at 9 games. Their winning streak started on Sunday, September 16, 1973 against the Oakland Raiders. The Vikings swept the Lions for the 1973 season.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | 119 | 127 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don McCafferty Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Leon McLaughlin Offensive Backfield Coach: Rick Forzano Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 403 | 155 | 248 | 1 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Neill Armstrong Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Jack Patera Vice President: Jim Finks General Manager: Jim Finks