Final Score: Vikings 17 - Lions 14
Sunday, December 20, 1987 at 1:00 PM ET
Vikings @ Lions
NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Vikings | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 25 | 9 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 20.0 | 17.3 |
| Last meeting | 34 | 19 |
| Stat | Vikings | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 13 | 13 |
| Avg points scored | 22.7 | 17.3 |
| Avg points conceded | 22.6 | 27.2 |
| Win percentage | 54% | 23% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 17% |
Recent Results
Vikings
@ Green Bay Packers
Dec 13, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 26
10-16
vs Chicago Bears
Dec 6, 1987 · Margin: -6 · Total: 54
24-30
@ Dallas Cowboys
Nov 26, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 82
44-38
vs Atlanta Falcons
Nov 22, 1987 · Margin: +11 · Total: 37
24-13
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov 15, 1987 · Margin: +6 · Total: 40
23-17
vs Las Vegas Raiders
Nov 8, 1987 · Margin: +11 · Total: 51
31-20
@ Seattle Seahawks
Nov 1, 1987 · Margin: -11 · Total: 45
17-28
vs Denver Broncos
Oct 26, 1987 · Margin: +7 · Total: 61
34-27
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oct 18, 1987 · Margin: -10 · Total: 30
10-20
@ Chicago Bears
Oct 11, 1987 · Margin: -20 · Total: 34
7-27
Lions
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dec 13, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 30
20-10
vs Los Angeles Rams
Dec 6, 1987 · Margin: -21 · Total: 53
16-37
vs Kansas City Chiefs
Nov 26, 1987 · Margin: -7 · Total: 47
20-27
@ Chicago Bears
Nov 22, 1987 · Margin: -20 · Total: 40
10-30
@ Washington Commanders
Nov 15, 1987 · Margin: -7 · Total: 33
13-20
vs Dallas Cowboys
Nov 8, 1987 · Margin: +10 · Total: 44
27-17
@ Denver Broncos
Nov 1, 1987 · Margin: -34 · Total: 34
0-34
vs Green Bay Packers
Oct 25, 1987 · Margin: -1 · Total: 67
33-34
vs Seattle Seahawks
Oct 18, 1987 · Margin: -23 · Total: 51
14-37
@ Green Bay Packers
Oct 11, 1987 · Margin: +3 · Total: 35
19-16