Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions 29 to 7
Sunday, December 12, 1965, Week 13The Minnesota Vikings played the Detroit Lions in Detroit on Sunday, December 12, 1965, Week 13 of the 1965 season. The Vikings won by a score of 29-7. The Lions and the Vikings split the season series for the 1965 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Lions finished the season 2-4-1 at home.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 274 | 199 | 75 | 2 | 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
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 106 | 29 | 4 | 8 |
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