Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 10 to 29
Saturday, December 11, 1971, Week 13The Detroit Lions played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Saturday, December 11, 1971, Week 13 of the 1971 season. The Vikings won by a score of 29-10. The Vikings swept the Lions for the 1971 season. With this game, the Vikings finished the season 5-2-0 at home.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 236 | 129 | 107 | 5 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Schmidt Offensive Coordinator: Bill McPeak Overall Defensive Coach: Jim David Wide Receivers Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Chuck Knox Defensive Line 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 21 | 113 | 2 | 7 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Neill Armstrong Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Defensive Line Coach: Jack Patera General Manager: Jim Finks