Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 28 to 16
Sunday, December 11, 1966, Week 14The Minnesota Vikings played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, December 11, 1966, Week 14 of the 1966 season. The Vikings won by a score of 28-16. The Lions and the Vikings split the season series for the 1966 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Lions finished the season 3-4-0 at home.
The Lions finished the season with a record of 4-9-1, while the Vikings finished the season at 4-9-1.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 206 | 111 | 3 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Offensive Line Coach: Walt Yowarsky Defensive Line Coach: Marion Campbell General Manager: Jim Finks
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 282 | 150 | 132 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Harry Gilmer Wide Receivers Coach: John North Offensive Line Coach: Lou Rymkus Offensive Ends Coach: John North Offensive Backfield Coach: Sammy Baugh Defensive Line Coach: Carl Brettschneider Linebackers Coach: Joe Schmidt Defensive Secondary Coach: Carl Taseff Assistant Coach: Joe Schmidt