Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 34 to 10

Sunday, September 24, 1972, Week 2

The Minnesota Vikings played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, September 24, 1972, Week 2 of the 1972 season. The Vikings won by a score of 34-10.


Minnesota Vikings offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
286 156 130 0 13

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


Detroit Lions offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
213 124 89 5 16

Coaches

Head Coach: Joe Schmidt Offensive Coordinator: Bill McPeak Overall Defensive Coach: Jim David Wide Receivers Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Chuck Knox Offensive Backfield Coach: Leeman Bennett Defensive Line Coach: Dick Voris Special Teams Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin Kickers Coach: Jim Richard "Jungle Jim" Martin General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb