Final Score: Vikings 15 - Cowboys 40
Saturday, December 28, 1996 at 4:00 PM ET
Vikings @ Cowboys
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Vikings | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 7 | 8 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 24.4 | 22.1 |
| Last meeting | 17 | 23 |
| Stat | Vikings | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 16 | 16 |
| Avg points scored | 18.6 | 17.9 |
| Avg points conceded | 19.7 | 15.6 |
| Win percentage | 56% | 62% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 50% | 75% |
Recent Results
Vikings
@ Green Bay Packers
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: -28 · Total: 48
10-38
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: +11 · Total: 31
21-10
@ Detroit Lions
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: +2 · Total: 46
24-22
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
Cowboys
@ Washington Commanders
Dec 22, 1996 · Margin: -27 · Total: 47
10-37
vs New England Patriots
Dec 15, 1996 · Margin: +6 · Total: 18
12-6
@ Arizona Cardinals
Dec 8, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 16
10-6
vs Washington Commanders
Nov 28, 1996 · Margin: +11 · Total: 31
21-10
@ New York Giants
Nov 24, 1996 · Margin: -14 · Total: 26
6-20
vs Green Bay Packers
Nov 18, 1996 · Margin: +15 · Total: 27
21-6
@ San Francisco 49ers
Nov 10, 1996 · Margin: +3 · Total: 37
20-17
vs Philadelphia Eagles
Nov 3, 1996 · Margin: -10 · Total: 52
21-31
@ Miami Dolphins
Oct 27, 1996 · Margin: +19 · Total: 39
29-10
vs Atlanta Falcons
Oct 20, 1996 · Margin: +4 · Total: 60
32-28