Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 31 to 29
Sunday, September 26, 1965, Week 2The Detroit Lions played the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington on Sunday, September 26, 1965, Week 2 of the 1965 season. The Lions won by a score of 31-29.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 | 148 | 76 | 1 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Harry Gilmer Offensive Line Coach: Aldo Forte Offensive Ends Coach: Austin "Ray" Renfro Offensive Backfield Coach: John North Defensive Line Coach: Carl Brettschneider Linebackers Coach: Carl Taseff Defensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 286 | 129 | 157 | 3 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Norm Van Brocklin Offensive Line Coach: Walt Yowarsky Defensive Line Coach: Marion Campbell Defensive Backs Coach: Jack Faulkner General Manager: Jim Finks