Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football
The Detroit Lions are 1-1 against the Minnesota Vikings in regular-season Monday Night Football games since 1971. The teams have met twice on Monday night in that span, with Detroit winning 1 and Minnesota winning 1.
Lions vs. Vikings Monday Night Football record: 1-1
1-1 from the Lions’ side, 1-1 from the Vikings' side. Most recent: Dec 5, 1983, Lions 13, Vikings 2. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings Monday Night Football game
Newest first. The running record is the Lions’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Lionsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 1983 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 13, Vikings 2 | — | W · 1-1 |
| Sep 20, 1971 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 16, Lions 13 | — | L · 0-1 |
Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings Monday Night Football FAQ
- When did the Lions and Vikings last meet on Monday Night Football?
- Dec 5, 1983: Lions 13, Vikings 2.
- What is the Lions' all-time Monday Night Football record against the Vikings?
- 1-1 in 2 games since 1971, from the Lions' side.
- When did the Lions last beat the Vikings on Monday Night Football?
- Dec 5, 1983: Lions 13, Vikings 2.
- When did the Vikings last beat the Lions on Monday Night Football?
- Sep 20, 1971: Vikings 16, Lions 13.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025