Final Score: Vikings 15 - Lions 38
Sunday, November 16, 1997 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 | 37 | 16 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average points | 20.8 | 17.9 |
| Last meeting | 24 | 22 |
| Stat | Vikings | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 10 | 10 |
| Avg points scored | 23.8 | 19.7 |
| Avg points conceded | 20.1 | 20.5 |
| Win percentage | 80% | 40% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 80% | 50% |
Recent Results
Vikings
vs Chicago Bears
Nov 9, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 51
29-22
vs New England Patriots
Nov 2, 1997 · Margin: +5 · Total: 41
23-18
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oct 26, 1997 · Margin: +4 · Total: 16
10-6
vs Carolina Panthers
Oct 12, 1997 · Margin: +7 · Total: 35
21-14
@ Arizona Cardinals
Oct 5, 1997 · Margin: +1 · Total: 39
20-19
vs Philadelphia Eagles
Sep 28, 1997 · Margin: +9 · Total: 47
28-19
@ Green Bay Packers
Sep 21, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 70
32-38
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 14, 1997 · Margin: -14 · Total: 42
14-28
@ Chicago Bears
Sep 7, 1997 · Margin: +3 · Total: 51
27-24
@ Buffalo Bills
Aug 31, 1997 · Margin: +21 · Total: 47
34-13
Lions
@ Washington Commanders
Nov 9, 1997 · Margin: -23 · Total: 37
7-30
@ Green Bay Packers
Nov 2, 1997 · Margin: -10 · Total: 30
10-20
vs New York Giants
Oct 19, 1997 · Margin: -6 · Total: 46
20-26
@ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Oct 12, 1997 · Margin: +18 · Total: 36
27-9
@ Buffalo Bills
Oct 5, 1997 · Margin: -9 · Total: 35
13-22
vs Green Bay Packers
Sep 28, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 41
26-15
@ New Orleans Saints
Sep 21, 1997 · Margin: -18 · Total: 52
17-35
@ Chicago Bears
Sep 14, 1997 · Margin: +25 · Total: 39
32-7
vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sep 7, 1997 · Margin: -7 · Total: 41
17-24
vs Atlanta Falcons
Aug 31, 1997 · Margin: +11 · Total: 45
28-17