Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings on Saturdays
The Detroit Lions are 3-2 against the Minnesota Vikings in regular-season Saturday games since 1971. The teams have met 5 times on Saturday in that span, with Detroit winning 3 and Minnesota winning 2.
Lions vs. Vikings Saturday record: 3-2
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 Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota 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 Lions and Vikings last meet on Saturday?
- Dec 17, 1994: Lions 41, Vikings 19.
- What is the Lions' all-time Saturday record against the Vikings?
- 3-2 in 5 games since 1971, from the Lions' side.
- When did the Lions last beat the Vikings on Saturday?
- Dec 17, 1994: Lions 41, Vikings 19.
- When did the Vikings last beat the Lions on Saturday?
- Dec 17, 1977: Vikings 30, Lions 21.
- What is the Lions' longest Saturday winning streak against the Vikings?
- 3 games, from the 1978 season through the 1994 season.
- What is the Vikings' longest Saturday winning streak against the Lions?
- 2 games, from the 1971 season through the 1977 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025