Final Score: Vikings 14 - Lions 45
Saturday, December 9, 1978 at 4:00 PM ET
Vikings @ Lions
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Vikings | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 15 | 2 |
| Last 5 meetings | 5 | 0 |
| Average points | 21.2 | 13.5 |
| Last meeting | 17 | 7 |
| Stat | Vikings | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 14 | 14 |
| Avg points scored | 18.6 | 15.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 16.7 | 19.4 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 36% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 50% |
Recent Results
Vikings
vs Philadelphia Eagles
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: +1 · Total: 55
28-27
@ Green Bay Packers
Nov 26, 1978 · Margin: 0 · Total: 20
10-10
vs Los Angeles Chargers
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 20
7-13
vs Chicago Bears
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 31
17-14
vs Detroit Lions
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: +10 · Total: 24
17-7
@ Dallas Cowboys
Oct 26, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 31
21-10
vs Green Bay Packers
Oct 22, 1978 · Margin: +14 · Total: 28
21-7
vs Los Angeles Rams
Oct 15, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 51
17-34
@ Seattle Seahawks
Oct 8, 1978 · Margin: -1 · Total: 57
28-29
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oct 1, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 31
24-7
Lions
@ Arizona Cardinals
Dec 3, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 35
14-21
vs Denver Broncos
Nov 23, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 31
17-14
@ Las Vegas Raiders
Nov 19, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 46
17-29
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov 12, 1978 · Margin: +11 · Total: 57
34-23
@ Minnesota Vikings
Nov 5, 1978 · Margin: -10 · Total: 24
7-17
@ Chicago Bears
Oct 29, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 38
21-17
vs Los Angeles Chargers
Oct 22, 1978 · Margin: +17 · Total: 45
31-14
@ Atlanta Falcons
Oct 15, 1978 · Margin: -14 · Total: 14
0-14
vs Washington Commanders
Oct 8, 1978 · Margin: -2 · Total: 40
19-21
@ Green Bay Packers
Oct 1, 1978 · Margin: -21 · Total: 49
14-35