Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving
The Detroit Lions are 2-3 against the Minnesota Vikings in regular-season Thanksgiving games since 1969. The teams have met 5 times on Thanksgiving in that span, with Detroit winning 2 and Minnesota winning 3.
Lions vs. Vikings Thanksgiving record: 2-3
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 Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota 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 Lions and Vikings last meet on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 23, 2017: Vikings 30, Lions 23 at Ford Field.
- What is the Lions' all-time Thanksgiving record against the Vikings?
- 2-3 in 5 games since 1969, from the Lions' side.
- When did the Lions last beat the Vikings on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 24, 2016: Lions 16, Vikings 13 at Ford Field.
- When did the Vikings last beat the Lions on Thanksgiving?
- Nov 23, 2017: Vikings 30, Lions 23 at Ford Field.
- What is the Lions' longest Thanksgiving winning streak against the Vikings?
- 2 games, from the 1995 season through the 2016 season.
- What is the Vikings' longest Thanksgiving winning streak against the Lions?
- 2 games, from the 1969 season through the 1988 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025