Week 13 · 2021 NFL Season
Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions
Sun, Dec 5, 2021, 1:00 PM EST
Final — Detroit Lions win
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 6 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 27 |
| DET | 0 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 29 |
Minnesota Vikings visit the Detroit Lions in Week 13 of the 2021 NFL season. Final: Minnesota Vikings 27, Detroit Lions 29.
Recap: Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13 →
Prediction & pick
Odds pick
Minnesota Vikings
74% implied ·Strong
Against the spread
Pick'em / no spread
Crowd pick
Minnesota Vikings 100%
Odds pick missed ✗
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Betting lines
Moneyline
Minnesota Vikings: 1.35
Detroit Lions: 3.75
Spread
Minnesota Vikings: —
Detroit Lions: —
Over / Under
—
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Team stats
MIN DET
26 1st Downs 23
426 Total Yards 372
326 Passing 272
100 Rushing 100
6-13 3rd down efficiency 2-11
7-66 Penalties 3-11
1 Turnovers 2
33:04 Possession 26:56
Leaders
MIN
- Passing YardsKirk Cousins (QB) — 30/40, 340 YDS, 2 TD
- Rushing YardsAlexander Mattison (RB) — 22 CAR, 90 YDS, 1 TD
- Receiving YardsJustin Jefferson (WR) — 11 REC, 182 YDS, 1 TD
DET
- Passing YardsJared Goff (QB) — 25/41, 296 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing YardsJamaal Williams (RB) — 17 CAR, 71 YDS
- Receiving YardsAmon-Ra St. Brown (WR) — 10 REC, 86 YDS, 1 TD
Scoring summary
- Q1 6:49 MIN Greg Joseph 41 Yd Field Goal 3–0
- Q1 0:59 MIN Greg Joseph 31 Yd Field Goal 6–0
- Q2 13:50 DET T.J. Hockenson 9 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Riley Patterson Kick) 6–7
- Q2 9:45 DET Brock Wright 23 Yd pass from Jared Goff (Riley Patterson Kick) 6–14
- Q2 1:33 DET Riley Patterson 31 Yd Field Goal 6–17
- Q2 0:06 DET Riley Patterson 41 Yd Field Goal 6–20
- Q3 9:26 MIN Greg Joseph 31 Yd Field Goal 9–20
- Q3 6:13 MIN Alexander Mattison 8 Yd Run 15–20
- Q3 1:56 DET Riley Patterson 49 Yd Field Goal 15–23
- Q4 11:57 MIN K.J. Osborn 5 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) 21–23
- Q4 1:50 MIN Justin Jefferson 3 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) 27–23
- Q4 0:00 DET Amon-Ra St. Brown 11 Yd pass from Jared Goff 27–29
Standings
2025 NFC North Standings
| Team | W-L | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 11-6 | 441 | 415 |
| Green Bay | 9-7-1 | 391 | 360 |
| Minnesota | 9-8 | 344 | 333 |
| Detroit | 9-8 | 481 | 413 |
Referee Craig Wrolstad
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