Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football
The Detroit Lions are 1-1 on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings since 1971: 2 games, 1 won, 1 lost.
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Monday night record since 1971
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 Lions–Vikings Monday night 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 FAQ
- When did the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings last meet on Monday night?
- Dec 5, 1983: Detroit Lions 13, Minnesota Vikings 2.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time Monday night record against the Minnesota Vikings?
- 1-1 in 2 games since 1971, from the Detroit Lions' side.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night?
- Dec 5, 1983: Detroit Lions 13, Minnesota Vikings 2.
- When did the Minnesota Vikings last beat the Detroit Lions on Monday night?
- Sep 20, 1971: Minnesota Vikings 16, Detroit Lions 13.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025