Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 14 to 16
Sunday, November 12, 1972, Week 9The Detroit Lions played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Sunday, November 12, 1972, Week 9 of the 1972 season. The Vikings won by a score of 16-14. The Vikings swept the Lions for the 1972 season.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | 126 | 102 | 1 | 9 |
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
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298 | 121 | 177 | 3 | 17 |
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