Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions are 2-3 on Thanksgiving against the Minnesota Vikings since 1969: 5 games, 2 won, 3 lost.
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Thanksgiving record since 1969
2-3 from the Lions’ side, 3-2 from the Vikings' side. Most recent: Nov 23, 2017, Vikings 30, Lions 23 at Ford Field. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Lions–Vikings Thanksgiving 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2017 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 30, Lions 23 | Ford Field | L · 2-3 |
| Nov 24, 2016 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 16, Vikings 13 | Ford Field | W · 2-2 |
| Nov 23, 1995 | Vikings at Lions | Lions 44, Vikings 38 | — | W · 1-2 |
| Nov 24, 1988 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 23, Lions 0 | — | L · 0-2 |
| Nov 27, 1969 | Vikings at Lions | Vikings 27, Lions 0 | — | L · 0-1 |
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Thanksgiving FAQ
- When did the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 23, 2017: Minnesota Vikings 30, Detroit Lions 23 at Ford Field.
- What is the Detroit Lions' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Minnesota Vikings?
- 2-3 in 5 games since 1969, from the Detroit Lions' side.
- When did the Detroit Lions last beat the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 24, 2016: Detroit Lions 16, Minnesota Vikings 13 at Ford Field.
- When did the Minnesota Vikings last beat the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 23, 2017: Minnesota Vikings 30, Detroit Lions 23 at Ford Field.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025