Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on Saturdays
The Detroit Lions are 3-2 on Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings since 1971: 5 games, 3 won, 2 lost.
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Saturday record since 1971
3-2 from the Lions’ side, 2-3 from the Vikings' side. Most recent: Dec 17, 1994, Lions 41, Vikings 19. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Lions–Vikings Saturday 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 17, 1994 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 41, Vikings 19 | — | W · 3-2 |
| Dec 12, 1981 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 45, Vikings 7 | — | W · 2-2 |
| Dec 9, 1978 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 45, Vikings 14 | — | W · 1-2 |
| Dec 17, 1977 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 30, Lions 21 | — | L · 0-2 |
| Dec 11, 1971 | Lions at Vikings | Vikings 29, Lions 10 | — | L · 0-1 |
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Saturday FAQ
- When did the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings last meet on Saturday?
- Dec 17, 1994: Detroit Lions 41, Minnesota Vikings 19.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time Saturday record against the Minnesota Vikings?
- 3-2 in 5 games since 1971, from the Detroit Lions' side.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday?
- Dec 17, 1994: Detroit Lions 41, Minnesota Vikings 19.
- When did the Minnesota Vikings last beat the Detroit Lions on Saturday?
- Dec 17, 1977: Minnesota Vikings 30, Detroit Lions 21.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025