Final Score: Lions 7 - Vikings 17
Sunday, November 5, 1978 at 1:00 PM ET
Lions @ Vikings
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lions | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 2 | 14 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average points | 13.9 | 21.4 |
| Last meeting | 21 | 30 |
| Stat | Lions | Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 9 | 9 |
| Avg points scored | 13.7 | 20.1 |
| Avg points conceded | 18.7 | 18.1 |
| Win percentage | 33% | 56% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 40% | 50% |
Recent Results
Lions
@ 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
@ Seattle Seahawks
Sep 24, 1978 · Margin: -12 · Total: 44
16-28
vs Chicago Bears
Sep 17, 1978 · Margin: -19 · Total: 19
0-19
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 9, 1978 · Margin: +8 · Total: 22
15-7
vs Green Bay Packers
Sep 3, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 20
7-13
vs Minnesota Vikings
Dec 17, 1977 · Margin: -9 · Total: 51
21-30
Vikings
@ 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
@ Chicago Bears
Sep 25, 1978 · Margin: +4 · Total: 44
24-20
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 17, 1978 · Margin: -6 · Total: 26
10-16
vs Denver Broncos
Sep 11, 1978 · Margin: +3 · Total: 21
12-9
@ New Orleans Saints
Sep 3, 1978 · Margin: -7 · Total: 55
24-31
@ Dallas Cowboys
Jan 1, 1978 · Margin: -17 · Total: 29
6-23