Final Score: Vikings 24 - Lions 22
Sunday, December 8, 1996 at 8:00 PM ET
Vikings @ Lions
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Vikings | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 36 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 20.7 | 17.8 |
| Last meeting | 17 | 13 |
| Stat | Vikings | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 13 | 13 |
| Avg points scored | 18.7 | 20.2 |
| Avg points conceded | 18.8 | 22.2 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 38% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 67% |
Recent Results
Vikings
vs Arizona Cardinals
Dec 1, 1996 · Margin: +24 · Total: 58
41-17
vs Denver Broncos
Nov 24, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 38
17-21
@ Las Vegas Raiders
Nov 17, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 29
16-13
@ Seattle Seahawks
Nov 10, 1996 · Margin: -19 · Total: 65
23-42
vs Kansas City Chiefs
Nov 3, 1996 · Margin: -15 · Total: 27
6-21
vs Chicago Bears
Oct 28, 1996 · Margin: -2 · Total: 28
13-15
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oct 13, 1996 · Margin: -11 · Total: 37
13-24
vs Carolina Panthers
Oct 6, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 26
14-12
@ New York Giants
Sep 29, 1996 · Margin: -5 · Total: 25
10-15
vs Green Bay Packers
Sep 22, 1996 · Margin: +9 · Total: 51
30-21
Lions
vs Kansas City Chiefs
Nov 28, 1996 · Margin: -4 · Total: 52
24-28
@ Chicago Bears
Nov 24, 1996 · Margin: -17 · Total: 45
14-31
vs Seattle Seahawks
Nov 17, 1996 · Margin: +1 · Total: 33
17-16
@ Los Angeles Chargers
Nov 11, 1996 · Margin: -6 · Total: 48
21-27
@ Green Bay Packers
Nov 3, 1996 · Margin: -10 · Total: 46
18-28
vs New York Giants
Oct 27, 1996 · Margin: -28 · Total: 42
7-35
@ Las Vegas Raiders
Oct 13, 1996 · Margin: -16 · Total: 58
21-37
vs Atlanta Falcons
Oct 6, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 52
28-24
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 29, 1996 · Margin: +27 · Total: 27
27-0
vs Chicago Bears
Sep 22, 1996 · Margin: +19 · Total: 51
35-16